An investigation into the tripping behavior of longitudinally T-stiffened rectangular flat plates loaded statically and impulsively

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Authors
Budweg, Howard L.
Subjects
Fluid Structure Interaction
Stiffener Tripping
Static/Imoulsive Loads
Advisors
Shin, Y.S.
Date of Issue
1986-03
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en_US
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the static and dynamic responses of a specific stiffened flat plate design. The air-backed rectangular flat plates of 6061-T6 aluminum with an externally machined longitudinal narrow- flanged T- stiffener and clamped boundary conditions were subjected to static loading by water hydropump pressure and shock loading from an eight pound TNT charge detonated underwater. The dynamic test plate was instrumented to measure transient strains and free- field pressure. The static test plate was instrumented to measure transient strains, plate deflection, and pressure. Emphasis was placed upon forcing static and dynamic stiff ener tripping, obtaining relevant strain and pressure data, and studying the associated plate-stiffener behavior.
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Mechanical Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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100 p.
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