An Investigation of the Impact Behavior of Vacuum-Formed Tetracore.

Abstract

Vacuum-formed cellulose butyl-acetate Tetracore specimens were subjected to flatwise compression, torsion, and three-point bending tests to compare the results with a three-dimensional finite element computer program which was specifically developed to analyze Tetracore structures. Results indicate that the computer program is capable of accurately predicting the deflection of Tetracore panels with face sheets. In addition, low velocity impact tests at 10 and 14 fps were conducted to determine the energy-absorbing characteristics. The results indicate that the basic geometry of Tetracore provides an inherent energy-absorbing capability due to the accordion-type failure mode if ductile materials are used. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA083244

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  • I. E. Figge Sr.

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Aluminum
  • Compression
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Deceleration
  • Deflection
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Impact Tests
  • Internal Pressure
  • Load Cells
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Materials
  • Stress Analysis
  • Three Dimensional

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