A Mathematical and Experimental Investigation of the Application of Air Spring to Shock Testing Machines

Author

Eric E. Ungar

Publication Date

6-1-1954

Abstract

The applications of many modern devices require them to be able to perform their functions satisfactorily after having been subjected to transient accelerations of considerable magnitude. Some Devices are required to operate even during the period of acceleration.

Since failure of components or sub-assemblies during the actual operation of the entire assembly would in general be extremely undesirable and costly (for example, failure of instrumentation in a high-speed aircraft or guided missile might lead to loss of the entire vehicle), it is necessary to test the components and sub-assemblies in order to determine whether they may be exposed to accelerations equivalent to those to which they will be subjected when used in their intended application.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Victor J. Skoglund

Second Committee Member

Charles Theron Grace

Third Committee Member

Albert Duane Ford

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Ungar, Eric E.. "A Mathematical and Experimental Investigation of the Application of Air Spring to Shock Testing Machines." (1954). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/149