An Investigation of the Effects of Venting and Hole Spacing on the Strength of Plates Subjected to Shock Loading.
Abstract
This report describes the results of tests to determine the effect of venting and hole pattern on the ability of perforated plates, such as those used in suppressive shields, to withstand shock loading. The tests were performed in a low pressure shock tube at the Ballistics Research Laboratories in Aberdeen, Maryland. It was concluded from these tests that venting had little effect on the loading of the plate in the shock tube. The interaction of hole diameters and hole spacing as expressed by stress concentration factors, however, was found to significantly increase the strains in the plate after plastic deformation had occurred. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020519
Entities
People
- Bernard R. Bindel
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Command