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Impact Loading Analysis in Structures by Michael Andrade is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes a thesis on analyzing structures under impact loading. The thesis investigates using a beam vibration model to predict the time history of impact forces and structural response. Parametric studies were conducted to identify two non-dimensional parameters governing impact behavior. Experiments were performed on simply supported perspex beams impacted by a rigid steel striker. The beam vibration model predictions were compared to experimental acceleration and displacement measurements
- Author
- Michael Andrade
- Language
- EN