Measuring and testing – Testing by impact or shock – Specimen impactor detail
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Williams, Hezron E (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Testing by impact or shock
Specimen impactor detail
C073S012130
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006539
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for creating highly nonlinear solitary waves for use in performing nondestructive evaluation of structures and materials. The method and system use an apparatus having a spring loaded adjustable striker, a chain of granular particles, and a reloading device that allows for repeated activation of the adjustable striker.
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Nakagawa,
Daraio Chiara
Eggenspieler Damien
Khatri Devvrath
California Institute of Technology
Miller Rose M
Steinfl & Bruno LLP
Williams Hezron E
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