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I used the conservation of momentum. I have initial momentum of ρi=M*a=70.959 kip*sec *Vi=51.88mph *Vf=0 mph *m1=30,000 lb ======>mass of object *m2=163 lb ======> mass of 2'x2' 1" plate *t=1" =====>Thickness of diaphragm plate *Δt=...

What type of geometry do you need to know??

I Have an object with a mass of 30,000 lb falling at a height of 90ft. The object is to be stopped by a series of diaphragms spaced out 6" apart. I am using 1" welded plates as diaphrams. I need to find out how many plates it takes to stop the object. I have calculated my potential...