: Körner, W.

Abstract
For the evaluation of shock wave loading effects at special objects it is often advantageous to apply simple models. Particularly, this method becomes suitable when a great number of parameter combinations has to be investigated. Basically, such simple approximation systems are coupled mass-spring-systems. The advantage of that method consists in the application of fast approximation algorithm, which can be programmed for use with personal computers. These programms, formulated in a nondimensional form, provide solutions for a whole class of problems.