Shock Waves in Curved Synthetic Cables
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 122, Issue 4
Abstract
The formation, propagation, and reflection of shock waves is studied for synthetic curved cables. First, analytical solutions are derived for weightless cables with nonlinear stress-strain relation, which are then compared with numerical solutions. For very small curvature the analytical and numerical solutions show that synthetic lines can form shock waves when loaded impulsively: The tension is amplified significantly when a reflection occurs, pointing to a probable mechanism of failure. For sagged cables, it is shown that the curvature can have a profound effect on the principal features, including the amplitude of the tension of the shock wave that forms when the line is impulsively loaded.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 122 • Issue 4 • April 1996
Pages: 308 - 315
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Copyright © 1996 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1996
Published in print: Apr 1996
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