DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPRESSION IMPACT TESTING MACHINE

Abstract

Reported is a compressive impact test device developed and designed to provide means for dynamic testing of cushioning materials. Test machine specifications established by the Army required impact speeds in a range from 20 to 60 feet per second, and an energy level of up to 12,000 foot pounds. Instrumentation includes a shock accelerometer which senses deceleration force during the impact, and an electromagnetic velocity measurement system which measures relative velocities of the two cars before, during, and after the deformation of the test specimen. Outputs of the two measured variables are displayed and photo graphed on a dual beam oscilloscope.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 24, 1963
Accession Number
AD0413925

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