Formulas for Mechanical and Structural Shock and Impact.

Presents the concept of explosive action and the associated fragmentation of structural elements. This book offers a collection of formulas describing dynamic response to shock loads and explores a range of mechanical and civil engineering applications. It enables engineers to calculate what happens...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Szuladzinski, Gregory
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Hoboken : CRC Press, 2009.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781420065572
1420065572
Physical Description1 online resource (792 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • Front cover; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Author; Symbols and Abbreviations (General); Chapter 1. Concepts and Definitions; Chapter 2. Natural Frequency; Chapter 3. Simple Linear Systems; Chapter 4. Simple Nonlinear Systems; Chapter 5. Wave Propagation; Chapter 6. Yield and Failure Criteria; Chapter 7. Impact; Chapter 8. Collision; Chapter 9. Cables and Strings; Chapter 10. Beams; Chapter 11. Columns and Beam-Columns; Chapter 12. Plates and Shells; Chapter 13. Dynamic Effects of Explosion; Chapter 14. Penetration and Perforation; Chapter 15. Damage, Failure, and Fragmentation.
  • Chapter 16. Selected ExamplesAppendix A Mohr Circles; Appendix B Shortcuts and Approximations; Appendix C Aerodynamic Drag Coefficients; Appendix D Lamé Equations; References; Index; Back cover.