ME 6580 - Similarities in Structural Dynamics

Concepts and principles of similitude analysis. Scaling from differential equations. Buckling and vibration. Model laws for transient loading and response. Dynamic loading of rigid bodies. Scaling of dissimilar materials. Blast loading of elasto-plastic structures. Penetration mechanics. Fluid-structure interaction. Distorted models.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ME 5580.

Credits: 3 hrs.

Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3-0)