ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPACITY OF THE LAMINATED FIBER REINFORCED RUBBER INSTALLED AT GIRDER ENDS

This research studied the energy absorption capacity of a laminated fiber reinforced rubber recently developed as a shock absorber as compared with that of ordinary rubbers. A collision test was conducted between 2 steel solid bars in order to assess the energy absorption and the impact force during the collision. Numerical simulations of the test results were then formulated by using the mass-spring system. It was concluded that both rubbers are effective in energy absorption during the collision; however, the laminated fiber reinforced rubber can reduce the impact force more than ordinary rubber. Further, it was found that the energy absorption can be estimated by using the mass-spring system, save for the impact force during the collision.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Kajita, Y
  • Nishimoto, Y
  • Ishikawa, N
  • WATANABE, E
• Conference:
  • High Performance Materials in Bridges. Proceedings of the International Conference
  • Location: Kona, Hawaii
  • Date: 2001-7-29 to 2001-8-3
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 183-192

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge engineering; Damping (Engineering); Energy absorption; Fiber reinforced materials; Laminates; Materials in specific structural applications; Rubber; Shock absorbers
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00967003
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 078440691x
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 2003 12:00AM