Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING
Volume 90, Issue -, Pages 81-94Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2015.11.018
Keywords
Structural impact; Circular plate; Scaling; Similarity
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- FAPESP [2014/03135-7]
- CAPES
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A technique that deals with scaling of structures under dynamic loads is studied here. It is assumed a model whose material is different from the prototype so generating incomplete similarity. In order to handle this problem, a method was developed that allows the use of different densities and mechanical properties for replica and full-size structures. As a means to verify the technique, an analytical solution for beams under impulsive load and numerical simulations of scaled plates subjected to dynamic loads is explored. The theoretical solution shows that the structure density can play an important role. The complete similarity can only be achieved if the density scaling factor is taken into account, mainly for structures in which the inertia is comparable. The numerical investigations show that discrepancies between the scaled variables of model and prototype are substantially reduced when the present method is applied, even for material as different as steel and magnesium. The limitations caused by the use of different materials for model and prototype are thoroughly discussed. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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