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A Measurement Technique for Shock Wave-Loaded Structures and Its Applications

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In engineering problems it is necessary to predict the deformations of structural elements subjected to shock waves. In the literature a wide range of structural theories, constitutive equations and simulation techniques is available in order to simulate the occurring deformations. However, an objective statement about the accuracy of calculated structural deformations is only possible by comparing these results to experiments. In the present work a measurement technique with shock tubes is introduced which was especially developed to measure fast deections of plates during the impulse duration. This technique provides a possibility to validate and to improve constitutive and structural theories. Furthermore, very precise measurements can be performed in order to observe limit states and buckling of repeatedly loaded plates. These applications are shown in this study.

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Stoffel, M. A Measurement Technique for Shock Wave-Loaded Structures and Its Applications. Exp Mech 46, 47–55 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-006-5870-5

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