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Rib Tests

(A) Test setup 1

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Fig. 30: ES-2 rib module test setup 1


  • Pendulum impacting the assembly at the rib guide

  • 5 impact velocities

  • Damper assembly is removed


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(B) Test setup 2

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Fig. 31: ES-2 rib module test setup 2


  • Pendulum impacting the assembly at the rib guide

  • 2 different pendulum masses
  • 5 impact velocities

  • Damper assembly is included


Results - Low Mass Pendulum

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Results - High Mass Pendulum

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(C) Test setup 3

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Fig. 32:
ES-2 rib module test setup 2

  • Pendulum impacting the assembly at the damper connection

  • 5 impact velocities

  • Damper assembly is included


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(D) Test setup 4

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Fig. 33:
ES-2 rib module test setup 2

  • Pendulum impacting the assembly between the damper and guide

  • 5 impact velocities

  • Damper assembly is included

  • The impact direction is oblique
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