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Title: An efficient method for calculating RMS von Mises stress in a random vibration environment

Conference ·
OSTI ID:584927
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States). Structural Dynamics and Vibration Control Dept.

An efficient method is presented for calculation of RMS von Mises stresses from stress component transfer functions and the Fourier representation of random input forces. An efficient implementation of the method calculates the RMS stresses directly from the linear stress and displacement modes. The key relation presented is one suggested in past literature, but does not appear to have been previously exploited in this manner.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
584927
Report Number(s):
SAND-97-2606C; CONF-980224-; ON: DE98000924; BR: DP0101031; TRN: AHC29808%%67
Resource Relation:
Conference: 16. international modal analysis conference, Santa Barbara, CA (United States), 2-5 Feb 1998; Other Information: PBD: [1997]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English