Numerical and Experimental Studies of Free-Fall Drop Impact Tests Using Strain Gauge, Piezoceramic, and Fiber Optic Sensors

The present work is framed inside a broader activity aimed at improving the accuracy of numerical models in predicting the crashworthiness behavior of flexible fuel tanks. This paper describes a comprehensive experimental and numerical study aimed at estimating the impact force of a test article, co...

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Main Authors: Ignazio Dimino, Gianluca Diodati, Francesco Di Caprio, Monica Ciminello, Aniello Menichino, Michele Inverno, Marika Belardo, Luigi Di Palma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Applied Mechanics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3161/3/1/20