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Identification of distributed forces on a structure

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6179738

This paper presents a combined analytical and experimental method for establishing a set of equations to evaluate the equivalent forces acting on a structure. The method requires that a finite element model of the structure be established. It further requires that the accelerator responses to the external forces be measured at a number of points on the structure. The equivalent forces established in the analysis are a representation of the actual forces. The equivalent forces concentrate the effects of the external forces at the degrees of freedom where the acceleration responses are measured. 6 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6179738
Report Number(s):
SAND-89-0537C; CONF-890592-5; ON: DE89007978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English