Dynamics of A Moving Mass Being Abruptly Stopped by a Cable.

Abstract

The one-dimensional wave equation is used to determine the propagation of tension in a cable that abruptly stops a moving mass. A simple simulation is used to determine tension propagation when the end of the cable opposite the moving mass is fixed and tension reflections occur. Predicted tensions compare favorably with those determined by experiment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081158

Entities

People

  • R. W. Buecher

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Dynamics
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Friction
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Leading Edges
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Reflection
  • Safety Factor
  • Simulations
  • Strain Gages
  • Wave Equations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Educational Psychology
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.