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Elasto-Plastic Impact of a Cantilever Beam Using Non-Linear Finite Elements and Event Simulation

Werner, Todd C.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997556281

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1998, Master of Science in Engineering, Youngstown State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The objective of this study was to use a personal computer based nonlinear finite element analysis / event simulation software package by Algor, Inc. to simulate and analyze the transverse elasto-plastic impact of a cantilever beam due to a free falling object striking the free end of the beam. The results of the computer analysis were compared to results of actual laboratory impact tests. Based upon these comparisons, the accuracy / validity of the economical PC based software was evaluated. There are approximation methods and closed form solutions to impact problems within the elastic limit, however, these methods are only applicable for simple geometries. Currently, no closed form mathematical solutions to post yield impact problems. The PC based software, due to its affordability, can provide a solution method for such problems to the general engineering population.
Daniel Suchora (Advisor)
66 p.
Engineering, Mechanical
Material testing; Computer Simulation

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  • Werner, T. C. (1998). Elasto-Plastic Impact of a Cantilever Beam Using Non-Linear Finite Elements and Event Simulation [Master's thesis, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997556281

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Werner, Todd. Elasto-Plastic Impact of a Cantilever Beam Using Non-Linear Finite Elements and Event Simulation. 1998. Youngstown State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997556281.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Werner, Todd. "Elasto-Plastic Impact of a Cantilever Beam Using Non-Linear Finite Elements and Event Simulation." Master's thesis, Youngstown State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu997556281

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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