Accession Number:

AD0745962

Title:

Response of a Curved Elastic Segment to Shock--Wave Engulfment Loads

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for 1 Jul 1971-1 May 1972

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA LAB OPERATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Jones, John P.
• Okubo, Seichi

Report Date:

1972-06-30

Pagination or Media Count:

36.0

Abstract:

The short time response of a cylindrical, elastic segment to shock- wave engulfment is treated. The exact equations of the linear theory of elasticity are used instead of the usual integrated equations of ring theory. Using a relatively new mathematical technique, described in the report, the authors easily identify the focusing effects due to the curved geometry. This work explains some anomalous results obtained while subjecting curved aluminum specimens to loads produced by shock waves.

Descriptors:

• *STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• SHOCK WAVES
• ELASTIC PROPERTIES
• SHOCK(MECHANICS)
• ALUMINUM
• RINGS
• REVERBERATION

Subject Categories:

• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE