Slamming Tests of Three-Dimensional Models in Calm Water and Waves

Abstract

A prediction method is reported for determining wave impact loads when a high-performance vehicle experiences slamming while traveling at very high speeds. Impact velocity is based on the relative velocity between the impact surface of the moving body and the wave surface. As part of the development of this prediction method, slamming tests of three-dimensional models were conducted in calm water and waves, and the results were recorded during the time of impact when the model traveled with both horizontal and vertical velocities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767021

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • Sheng-lung Chuang

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Drop Tests
  • Impact Acceleration
  • Impact Loads
  • Impact Tests
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Model Basins
  • Pressure Gages
  • Recording Systems
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trim Angle
  • Two Dimensional
  • Vehicles
  • Waves

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics