Mechanical Engineering ETDs

Publication Date

Summer 6-6-1958

Abstract

A typical problem of wave propagation which has received substantial attention concerns the longitudinal vibrations of a long, slender, uniform elastic rod after it has been dropped on one end.

The purpose of this investigation was to extend the problem to include the effect of cushioning material attached to the impacting end of a rod similar to that described above; and to conduct experiments designed to verify the analysis. This study is essentially the first step toward the analysis, by wave propagation methods, of many practical impact problems encountered in military airborne operations, experimental rocket programs, and the packaging industry.

Keywords

Wave Propagation, Cushioned Impact

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

R.C. Dove

Second Committee Member

C.T. Grace

Third Committee Member

None

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

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