Force Time History During the Impact of a Barge Train with a Lock Approach Wall Using Impact_Force

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Abstract:

To conduct a dynamic structural response analysis of flexible approach walls at Corps locks using structural dynamics engineering computer programs, a force time history is needed to represent the impact of a barge train with the approach wall. This technical report describes an engineering methodology used to create this pulse force time history normal to the wall. This engineering methodology is implemented with a PC-based FORTRAN program and visual modeler named ImpactForce. The engineering formulation for ImpactForce uses existing pulse data or synthetic pulse data and the impulse momentum principle to convert the linear momentum of a barge train into a pulse force time history acting normal to the approach wall. Included in this effort is the interpretation of the results from the 1997 full-scale barge train impact prototype experiments conducted at Old Lock and Dam 2 just north of Pittsburgh, PA, and of the 2008 full-scale barge train impact experiments conducted at Winfield Lock and Dam, Winfield, WV.

Author(s):
Ebeling, Robert M. ; White, Barry C. ; Mohamed, Abdul N. ; Barker, Bruce C.
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0118

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ERDC/ITL-TR-10-1
Monitor Series:
COE/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CIVIL ENGINEERING, *COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *LOCKS(WATERWAYS), PULSES, STRUCTURAL RESPONSE, WALLS, MOMENTUM, FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES, BARGES, FORMULATIONS, DYNAMIC RESPONSE, METHODOLOGY, HISTORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
BARGE IMPACT, BRAGE TRAIN IMPACT, FLEXIBLE LOCK APPROACH WALL, FORCE TIME HISTORY, GLANCING BLOW, IMPACT FORCE(COMPUTER PROGRAM), WINFIELD LOCK AND DAM(WEST VIRGINIA)
Report Date:
2010 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2010 Oct 06