Dynamic similitude analysis of indenters in masonry materials

J. Schuring, G. Korfiatis

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Abstract

This paper reports the results of a dynamic similitude analysis used for experiments involving the penetration of steel indenters in clay masonry materials. The experiments were designed to model the impact driving of load bearing piles into discontiunous bedrock. The paper describes the development of the similitude requirements using dimensional analysis, as well as the verification of scale factors using actual prototype and model data. It is concluded that the resulting model experiments provide a plausible simulation of the full-scale phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-156
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume141
StatePublished - 1988
EventElastic-Plastic Failure Modelling of Structures with Applications - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Duration: 19 Jun 198823 Jun 1988

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