ISSN: 1945-7545
CODEN: GTJODJ
Page Count: 4

An Experimental Investigation of the Force/Penetration Relationships of Rod Impact

Steiger, F
Testing engineerMember of ASTM, Port of Los Angeles, Wilmington, Calif.

Abstract

In order to obtain quantitative measurements of force, penetration, and energy delivered by rod impact, 25.4-mm-diameter steel rods of lengths of 3.66 m (12 ft), 12.19 m (40 ft), and 23.74 m (77.9 ft) were supported horizontally and struck at one end with a reproducible hammer blow. Force, penetration, and energy values were determined from the measured penetration into a standard material (Oasis floral foam). The data obtained indicate that rod length is a significant factor with respect to penetration and energy delivered.

Keywords:
penetration tests, energy, shear strength, rod impact, blow count, wave mechanics, length of rod, wave trap, plastic foam

Paper ID: GTJ10914J
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10914J
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