An Investigation into the Comparisons of the Underwater Shock Effects on a Stiffened Flat Plate to the Predictive Nature of a Computer Model.
Abstract
An experiment was performed to study the effects of an underwater explosion on a submerged test panel. This is a part of an on-going research project sponsored by the Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) to help predict the dynamic responses of naval structural members due to underwater shocks. An important element of this thesis was to validate a finite element/finite central difference computer code developed to forecast shell responses. Emphasis was placed upon attaining stiffener tripping and collecting invaluable dynamic flat plate tripping data. Keywords include: Stiffener Tripping, Flat Plate Underwater Shock Response.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA155612
Entities
People
- J. R. Langan
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School