--Crash Dynamics--
 
 
What is Crash Dynamics?

Crash dynamics of a vehicle is the result of making either an uncontrolled crash or impact or in some cases a rough but controlled landing, and involves the characteristics to be described in this section.


 
Crash Dynamics Involves Large Forces Acting for Short Periods

Simple Example of a bat hitting a ball.




 
Crash Dynamics Involves Large Accelerations of the Vehicle

 


 
Crash Dynamics Involves High Material Sucesses and Failures




 
Crash Dynamics Involves Large Deformation and Breakup




 
Crash Dynamics of Spacecraft can Involve Ground Interaction or Splashdown

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