Impact Load for SDOF System

Based on the impulse formulation, we can derive the fundamental expression for the impact load on a dynamic system. From here, we can produce Duhamel’s integral. A system that experiences the impact load is often assumed as undamped system, given the damping component may not have enough time to play its role in resisting the load.

We first look into the load case where the dynamic system is subjected to impact load of fixed magnitude for indefinite timeframe. Under this situation, the general equation for displacement response is obtained.

Then, for the case where constant load is exerted for a limited duration of time, we need to analyse it in two phases. It is noteworthy that the condition of system at the end of the first phase shall be applied as the initial condition for the second phase.

The following shows the derivation of solution for displacement response under impact load. Watch the video above for full details.

System overview
Deriving Duhamel's integral
Displacement response for constant impact load
Correlation between t/T and DMF
Displacement response for constant impact load for limited duration of time
Correlation between td/T and DMF for various t/T

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