Similitude theory allows engineers, through a set of tools known as similitude methods, to
establish the necessary conditions to design a scaled (up or down) model of a full-scale …

Similitude theory is a branch of engineering science concerned with establishing the
necessary and sufficient conditions of similarity among phenomena, and has been applied …

A technique that deals with scaling of structures under dynamic loads is studied here. It is
assumed a model whose material is different from the prototype so generating incomplete …

The scaling of circular tubes axially impacted by a rigid mass is experimentally studied in the
present work. As a mean to analyse similarity, scaled tubes (models or replicas) made of …

Ship collisions and grounding continue to occur regardless of continuous efforts to prevent
such accidents. Given the recent Brazilian government investments in a new ship fleet, and …

Similitude theory allows engineers to establish the necessary conditions to design a scaled-
up or down-model of a full-scale prototype structure. In recent years, the research on …

Velocity and mass factors can be troublesome to be set in some experimental impact tests,
mainly for scaled structures that demands extreme conditions. Therefore, the present study …

O comportamento de estruturas mecânicas submetidas à impacto é um tema de grande
relev ância e uma de suas aplicações é no âmbito da colisão de veículos. No caso especí …

ABSTRACTFinite element analysis is extensively employed to predict the structural
response ofmechanical components so reducing costs of experimental programs. However …