Scaling laws for thin-walled cylindrical shells under uniform lateral free-drop low-velocity impact loading with elastic effects

Key Points

• Elastic effects significantly influence the behavior of cylindrical shells during low-velocity impacts, revealing critical design considerations.
• Scaling laws derived help predict how different shell dimensions withstand uniform lateral loading, providing essential insights into structural integrity.
• The assessment utilized experimental testing scenarios for low-velocity impact on cylindrical designs, introducing standard metrics for analysis.
• Understanding these scaling laws supports advancements in engineering and safety for structures subject to similar load conditions.