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A simplified method of evaluating the stress wave environment of internal equipmentA simplified method called the transfer function technique (TFT) was devised for evaluating the stress wave environment in a structure containing internal equipment. The TFT consists of following the initial in-plane stress wave that propagates through a structure subjected to a dynamic load and characterizing how the wave is altered as it is transmitted through intersections of structural members. As a basis for evaluating the TFT, impact experiments and detailed stress wave analyses were performed for structures with two or three, or more members. Transfer functions that relate the wave transmitted through an intersection to the incident wave were deduced from the predicted wave response. By sequentially applying these transfer functions to a structure with several intersections, it was found that the environment produced by the initial stress wave propagating through the structure can be approximated well. The TFT can be used as a design tool or as an analytical tool to determine whether a more detailed wave analysis is warranted.
Document ID
19800007945
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Colton, J. D.
(SRI International Corp. Menlo Park, CA, United States)
Desmond, T. P.
(SRI International Corp. Menlo Park, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Shock and Vibration Inform. Center The Shock and Vibration Bull., Pt. 1
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
80N16205
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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