Computerized test stand for investigation of strain waves in composite constructions

The paper presents a test stand for investigation of ramp loading of composite constructions such as beams and plates. This ramp loading was performed using a striker with a piezoelectric force transducer. The velocity of the striker is up to 40 mps. The registration of the measurements results is carried out using a computerized measurement system. The experimental results of contact shock force acquisition are stated with appropriate calculations of nonstationary bending and shearing strain waves in glass-fiber-reinforced plastic beams and plates.