Theoretical and experimental damping values of piping systems at high ductilities
This paper presents a simplified theoretical explanation and test data for piping system damping during post-yield dynamic behavior. The theoretical frequency and damping variations with material ductility are discussed. The results of high excitation level tests from seven sources are described and correlated on common bases. Starting with 0% of critical damping at a local ductility of 1 (yield strain), damping values of from 30 to 50% of critical are estimated at the time of piping system failure. Since 50% of critical damping corresponds to no dynamic amplification at resonance, it is concluded that the input energy is being continually and completely dissipated by the forcing function changing the plastic dynamic deflection shape, with no dynamic amplification of displacements. An experimental method for consistent estimation of damping values at elastoplastic response levels is recommended.
- Research Organization:
- EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-76ID01570
- OSTI ID:
- 5360440
- Report Number(s):
- EGG-M-31686; CONF-870636-15; ON: DE88006717
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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