Experimental Study on Wedge Slamming Considering Fluid-Structure Interaction

This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the wedge slamming impact problem, including the fluid-structure interaction. A free drop test was performed to estimate the hydroelasticity. Three wedges were fabricated of 5 mm thick steel plate. The deadrise angles were $15^{\circ}$, $20^{\circ}$, and $25^{\circ}$. Plate thicknesses of 2 mm and 3 mm were used to determine the effect of the structural rigidity. The drop heights were 25 cm, 50 cm, 75 cm, and 100 cm. The pressure on a rigid part of the wedge and strain of the elastic plate were measured at four different locations. The pressure was compared using the Wagner theory and generalized Wagner theory.