Accession Number:

AD0010268

Title:

MEASUREMENTS OF THE ATTENUATION OF A REPEATED SHOCK WAVE

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

BODINE ENGINE CO LOS ANGELES CA

Personal Author(s):

• RUDNICK, I.

Report Date:

1953-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

The rate of attenuation of large-amplitude sound waves in the 30- to 200-c range was measured as a function of distance along a 10-in. -diam, 60-ft- long tube connected to a siren. The waves approximated a saw-toothed wave form. Expressions are developed for the attenuation caused by the tube walls and by the shock character of the wave. The effect of dc flow of air through the tube is evaluated.

Descriptors:

• *SHOCK WAVES
• SHOCK
• WALLS
• TUBES
• SOUND WAVES
• AMPLITUDE
• DIRECT CURRENT
• AIR FLOW
• ATTENUATION

Subject Categories:

• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE