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Hermes, Richard Manning (1950) A Study of Modeling for Dynamic Stress Similitude. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/z4kw-mb84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06172025-163448277
Abstract
The prediction of stresses developed in structures subjected to dynamic loading constitutes a problem which is receiving increased attention on the part of engineers. The use of models for this prediction offers an economical and practical solution to this problem. In this paper the modeling parameters for vibrating beams are developed through an analysis in which the equations of motion are reduced to dimensionless form. The validity of these modeling parameters hus been tested experimentally. These experiments are reported herein. It is further shown that this method of analysis can be extended to problems involving plates and frames.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Subject Keywords: | (Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics) |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Minor Option: | Mathematics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 1 January 1950 |
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:06172025-163448277 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06172025-163448277 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/z4kw-mb84 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 17463 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Benjamin Perez |
| Deposited On: | 18 Jun 2025 16:51 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jun 2025 16:56 |
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