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Title: Pre-strain effect on frequency-based impact energy dissipation through a silicone foam pad for shock mitigation [Pre-strain effect on the frequency response of shock mitigation through a silicone foam pad]

Abstract

Silicone foams have been used in a variety of applications from gaskets to cushioning pads over a wide range of environments. Particularly, silicone foams are used as a shock mitigation material for shock and vibration applications. Understanding the shock mitigation response, particularly in the frequency domain, is critical for optimal designs to protect internal devices and components more effectively and efficiently. The silicone foams may be subjected to pre-strains during the assembly process which may consequently influence the frequency response with respect to shock mitigation performance. A Kolsky compression bar was modified with pre-compression capabilities to characterize the shock mitigation response of silicone foam in the frequency domain to determine the effect of pre-strain. Lastly, a silicone sample was also intentionally subjected to repeated pre-strain and dynamic loadings to explore the effect of repeated loading on the frequency response of shock mitigation.

Authors:
 [1];  [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. The Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1345616
Report Number(s):
SAND-2015-9478J
Journal ID: ISSN 2199-7446; PII: 43
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 2; Journal Issue: 1; Journal ID: ISSN 2199-7446
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; Kolsky bar; frequency response; silicone foam; energy dissipation; shock mitigation

Citation Formats

Sanborn, Brett, Song, Bo, and Smith, Scott. Pre-strain effect on frequency-based impact energy dissipation through a silicone foam pad for shock mitigation [Pre-strain effect on the frequency response of shock mitigation through a silicone foam pad]. United States: N. p., 2015. Web. doi:10.1007/s40870-015-0043-1.
Sanborn, Brett, Song, Bo, & Smith, Scott. Pre-strain effect on frequency-based impact energy dissipation through a silicone foam pad for shock mitigation [Pre-strain effect on the frequency response of shock mitigation through a silicone foam pad]. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-015-0043-1
Sanborn, Brett, Song, Bo, and Smith, Scott. Tue . "Pre-strain effect on frequency-based impact energy dissipation through a silicone foam pad for shock mitigation [Pre-strain effect on the frequency response of shock mitigation through a silicone foam pad]". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40870-015-0043-1. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1345616.
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abstractNote = {Silicone foams have been used in a variety of applications from gaskets to cushioning pads over a wide range of environments. Particularly, silicone foams are used as a shock mitigation material for shock and vibration applications. Understanding the shock mitigation response, particularly in the frequency domain, is critical for optimal designs to protect internal devices and components more effectively and efficiently. The silicone foams may be subjected to pre-strains during the assembly process which may consequently influence the frequency response with respect to shock mitigation performance. A Kolsky compression bar was modified with pre-compression capabilities to characterize the shock mitigation response of silicone foam in the frequency domain to determine the effect of pre-strain. Lastly, a silicone sample was also intentionally subjected to repeated pre-strain and dynamic loadings to explore the effect of repeated loading on the frequency response of shock mitigation.},
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year = {Tue Dec 29 00:00:00 EST 2015},
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