IMPULSIVE LOADING ON AN ELASTIC HALF-PLANE,

Abstract

Consideration is given to the wave system resulting from a step loading on an elastic half-space. The stresses in a one dimensional 'head' are given exactly. The maximum width of this 'head' is 2r sub 0, and its depth along the axis falls off like 1/z sub 2 for large z. However the magnitude of the stresses within the 'head' remain constant. This one dimensional 'head' could be of considerable importance in spalling problems. Integrals representing reflected waves can be obtained and treated by the same method. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1953
Accession Number
AD0604292

Entities

People

  • J. D. Cole
  • J. H. Huth

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Integrals

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space