Effects of cavitation on underwater shock loading - plane problem
Subtitle: final report
By: R.E. Newton
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Subjects: Mathematical models; Hydrodynamics; Cavitation; Shock waves
Description: Final results of an investigation of the effects of response-induced cavitation on underwater shock loading are reported. Data were obtained by finite element modeling of a submerged sandwich shell and a surrounding plane fluid region. Representative curves are presented showing shell bending stress, hoop compressive stress and contents acceleration as functions of time. It is concluded that, for the range of parameters considered, cavitation does not increase the severity of loading on structure or equipment. Application of the finite element modeling technique is recommended for investigation of bulk cavitation and its effects on structural loading.
Notes: Title from cover.

Final report for period October 1979-September 1980.

"Prepared for: Defense Nuclear Agency, Washington, D.C. 20305"--Cover.

"March 1981"--Cover.

"NPS-69-81-001A"--Cover.

DTIC Identifiers: Shock loading, shock induced cavitation, underwater shock, PE62704H, WU16.

Author(s) key words: Underwater shock, cavitation, finite elements.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 17).

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; October 1979 - September 1980.

ck/ oclc 9/9/09.