ApL435

ApL435
Impact Mechanics and Crash Worthiness
Credits	3
Structure	3-0-0
Pre-requisites	APL311, APL331
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ApL435 : Impact Mechanics and Crash Worthiness

Rigid body impact, Stress waves in solids, Applications of one dimensional stress wave theory. Reflection at boundaries and interface, Waves in infinite and semi-infinite medium, Plasticity and Plastic Waves, Shock waves and Equation of State, Material Characterization and Impact Tests, Computational Methods for Impact, Applications to Ballistic Impact and Vehicle Collision.