Predicting the behaviour of structures under impact loads using geometrically distorted scaled models |
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Authors: | RE Oshiro M Alves |
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Institution: | Group of Solid Mechanics and Structural Impact, Department of Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-900, Brazil |
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Abstract: | When a scaled structure (model or replica) is used to predict the response of a full-size compound (prototype), the model geometric dimensions should relate to the corresponding prototype dimensions by a single scaling factor. However, owing to manufacturing technical restrictions, this condition cannot be accomplished for some of the dimensions in real structures. Accordingly, the distorted geometry will not comply with the overall geometric scaling factor, infringing the Π theorem requirements for complete dynamic similarity. In the present study, a method which takes geometrical distortions into account is introduced, leading to a model similar to the prototype. As a means to infer the performance of this method, three analytical problems of structures subjected to dynamic loads are analysed. It is shown that the replica developed applying this technique is able to accurately predict the full-size structure behaviour even when the studied models have some of their dimensions severely distorted. |
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