The context here is that we have a structure on the sea floor and while working at the surface something can be dropped by accident and hit the structure. Our client specifies 5 kJ impact energy which is typical. The dropped object protection is provided to prevent the dropped object from...
Given the impact energy, I have need to calculate the deflection and plastic strain in a plastic hinge on a beam. It is a simply supported beam with the impact happening in the center.
I have calculated the deflection but I'm stumped on calculating the plastic strain. Can't seem to find a...