This text develops several methodologies for analysing collisions between structures, ranging from rigid body theory for structures that are stiff and compact, to vibration and wave analyses for flexible structures.
The emphasis is on low-speed Impact where damage is local to the small region of contact between the colliding bodies..
This text develops several methodologies for analysing collisions between structures, ranging from rigid body theory for structures that are stiff and compact, to vibration and wave analyses for flexible structures