Response of a Curved Elastic Segment to Shock--Wave Engulfment Loads

Abstract

The short time response of a cylindrical, elastic segment to shock- wave engulfment is treated. The exact equations of the linear theory of elasticity are used instead of the usual integrated equations of ring theory. Using a relatively new mathematical technique, described in the report, the authors easily identify the focusing effects due to the curved geometry. This work explains some anomalous results obtained while subjecting curved aluminum specimens to loads produced by shock waves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1972
Accession Number
AD0745962

Entities

People

  • John P. Jones
  • Seichi Okubo

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Composite Materials
  • Dynamics
  • Elastic Properties
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Physics
  • Radiation
  • Shock Waves
  • Step Functions
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).