Effects of cavitation on underwater shock loading
Subtitle: plane problem
By: R. E. Newton
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Subjects: Mathematical models; Hydrodynamics; Cavitation; Shock waves
Description: Development and testing of a finite element program for shock-induced cavitation is described.  A displacement potential function is the dependent variable used.  Graphical output is presented for an encounter which induces repeated cavitation.
Notes: "NPS69-79-007PR"--Cover.

July 1979"--Cover.

Title from cover.

Progress report for period April 1979 - June 1979.

"Prepared for: Defense Nuclear Agency, Washington, DC 20305."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 11)

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

Technical report; 1979.

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