This work pioneers a transient electrical explosive flexible igniter based on a polyurethane-copper composite,achieving unprecedented microsecond-scale plasma initiation(0.75μs threshold at 30 V)through key innovatio...This work pioneers a transient electrical explosive flexible igniter based on a polyurethane-copper composite,achieving unprecedented microsecond-scale plasma initiation(0.75μs threshold at 30 V)through key innovations.A dual-V geometric design concentrating current density.Electroless copper plating(ECP)enabling 80μm conductive layers with flexibility.Capacitive discharge optimization for tunable energy delivery(0.058–1.088 mJ).The flexible architecture demonstrates remarkable mechanical-electrical decoupling-maintaining functionality under 140 kg compressive loads(250%improvement over rigid igniters)and 90°torsional deformation while delivering consistent plasma jets(3–5 mm height,180–580μs duration).Based on the analysis of the multi-physics field simulation re-sults,multiphase energy conversion occurs during the electrical explosion process.The initial Joule heating reaches the melting point of copper,and then an electrical explosion plasma is generated.Voltage-dependent studies identify 50 V as the critical threshold for performance leap,where peak current increases 46.56%and plasma duration extends 214.29%versus 30 V operation.These advances establish a new class of high-speed ignition systems combiningμs-response,140 kg shock resistance,and conformal deployment capabilities for next-generation munitions and micro-propulsion applications.This work extends the application of flexible electronics to the field of transient ignition.展开更多
Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation ...Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation approach of caisson wharf against underwater explosion. Firstly, based on both the underwater explosion loading test and underwater explosion test on the reduced-scale caisson specimen, a high-fidelity finite element analysis approach for numerically reproduce the dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed and verified. Secondly, the underwater explosion loadings and dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharf (14.9 m×8.1 m×10.95 m) against sequential blast wave and bubble pulsation of typical torpedo with a charge weight of 200 kg were studied. The influences of the seabed and cabin infill materials, as well as the explosion standoff distances of 3.4–10.2 m and depths of burst between 1/4 and 3/4 of water depth, on the blast resistance of caisson wharf were further examined through deflection distributions of exterior wall, damage evolution, and overall displacement of caisson wharf. Finally, a performance evaluation approach for prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed by comprehensively considering the bearing, storage, and berthing capabilities. The corresponding protective measures and design recommendations were further provided. It indicates that: (i) under the explosion of a typical torpedo, the damage modes of prototype caisson wharf mainly involve the overall vibration, spalling and cracking of the exterior wall, collapse of the upper operating platform and cracking of the top plate;(ii) the blast wave and cavitation zone generated between the bubble and the exterior wall are the two primary causes of damage to caisson wharf;(iii) compared to the saturated calcareous sand seabed, the assumption of rigid seabed underestimates the spalling on the exterior wall, which is not recommended for scenarios where cavitation zones may generate;(iv) rock rubble is the most effective infill material in improving the blast resistance of caisson wharf among four types of infill configurations, i.e., fully filled and half-filled saturated calcareous sand, rock rubble and pure water;(v) the standoff distance of 10.2 m is regarded as a secure protective range in the scenarios discussed currently. As the standoff distance decreases and the depth of burst increases, the spalling of the exterior wall induced by the cavitation intensifies, posing a great threat to the functionality of caisson wharf.展开更多
This study theoretically explored the dynamic response of the liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure experiencing internal explosion shock waves.It analyzed the radial deformation of the liquid-filled cylindrical s...This study theoretically explored the dynamic response of the liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure experiencing internal explosion shock waves.It analyzed the radial deformation of the liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure theoretically.It clarified the protection mechanism of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure.Based on the improved single-degree-of-freedom system theory,a theoretical model was established via load equivalence and simplification.The radial deformations of unfilled and externally liquid-filled cylindrical shells was investigated under internal explosion shock waves.The influencing factors for structural protection characteristics were explored considering impact load intensity,liquid layer thickness,structural specifications and dimensions,and material properties.The results showed that when the load peak value or the action time was fixed,the maximum radial deformation of the structure increased with the increased load-specific impulse.When the load-specific impulse was fixed,reducing the load peak or extending the loading time decreased the maximum radial deformation of the structure.The protection mechanism of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure was due to the liquid medium,which acted as an additional mass that con-strained the radial deformation of the structure.The change in liquid layer thickness altered the duration of the liquid's constraint on the radial deformation.The dynamic response of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure presented three deformation modes,which were determined by the liquid layer thickness,structural specifications,dimensions,and material properties.展开更多
This paper presents a simplified design tool based on semi-analytical formulations to investigate the dynamic response of an immersed composite cylinder subjected to a far-field underwater explosion.The cylinder is si...This paper presents a simplified design tool based on semi-analytical formulations to investigate the dynamic response of an immersed composite cylinder subjected to a far-field underwater explosion.The cylinder is simply supported,fully submerged and filled with air inside.A classical shell theory using a Double Fourier series solution combined with the first-order Doubly Asymptotic Approximation(DAA1)formulation is adapted to model the fluid-structure interaction.An explicit non-standard finite difference scheme is applied to solve the coupled differential equations in time domain.The validity of DAA1 model is established by comparing the LS-DYNA/USA finite element results with existing experimental data from the literature.Then the proposed semi-analytical solutions are compared to the LS-DYNA/USA results,showing good correlation with a discrepancy of 7%for peak deflections and±9%for maximum stresses at the stand-off point for cylinders with relatively small length over radius ratios.Parametric studies examining the effect of different loading conditions,areal masses,and material configurations reveal that a large charge mass located far from the composite panel turns out to be more damaging than a small mass located nearby due to a broader pressure-time profile.Finally,the proposed model demonstrates a significant reduction in computation time,being approximately 30 times faster than its numerical counterpart,LS-DYNA/USA,making it a valuable tool for the preliminary design stages.展开更多
Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions....Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.展开更多
Auxetic steel systems have been demonstrated to be effective in resisting blast loading demands due to their higher energy absorption,enhanced indentation resistance and higher shear strength compared to conventional ...Auxetic steel systems have been demonstrated to be effective in resisting blast loading demands due to their higher energy absorption,enhanced indentation resistance and higher shear strength compared to conventional systems.However,previous studies reported that such systems still fall short in reducing the pressure values during severe explosions.Therefore,the use of auxetic steel systems to fortify vulnerable structures or armoured vehicles is yet to be explored.To address this gap,the current study develops and validates the blast performance of an enhanced auxetic steel system,namely enhanced reentrant with straight and curved members(ERSAC),that can reduce the pressure values of severe explosions up to a scaled distance,Z,of 0.2 m/kg^(1/3).The design mechanism of the ERSAC system relies on maximizing the specific energy absorption by increasing the number of sequential locking points,thus creating several auxetic cell densification zones.In this respect,a numerical ANSYS/AUTODYN model is developed and then validated against conventional auxetic steel systems(i.e.,re-entrant and arrowhead systems)that were subjected to different scaled distance explosions and quasi-static loading demands in previous experimental programs.The model is then employed to compare the performance of the ERSAC system to the re-entrant and arrowhead systems when subjected to out-of-plane quasi-static and blast loading demands,where all systems are designed to have similar total weights and dimensions.The comparison is presented in terms of the generated pressure,specific energy absorption and total deformations.To investigate the sensitivity of the ERSAC system to its design parameters and geometrical configurations,an interpretability analysis is performed to evaluate the influence of the width,length,cells'thickness,and inclined angle on the generated pressure through 34 possible configurations.The results show that the ERsAC system reduces the pressure values by 40%and 38%compared to the re-entrant and arrowhead systems,respectively,at 0.1 m behind the systems.Overall the average reduction in the pressure values is 18%for Z=0.2 m/kg^(1/3),25%for Z=0.3 m/kg^(1/3),and 15%for Z=0.4 m/kg^(1/3).In addition,the ERSAC system results in higher specific energy absorption values by 37%,41%,and 70%for Z=0.2 m/kg^(1/3),0.3 m/kg^(1/3),and 0.4 m/kg^(1/3)compared to conventional auxetic systems,respectively.The results also show that increasing the width and length reduces the pressure values at near distances behind the ERSAC system.Furthermore,increasing the cell thickness is effective in reducing the pressure values for all distances.The current study provides future research opportunities on the locking mechanisms of auxetic steel systems and their effects on consuming more energy for enhanced blast protection levels.展开更多
Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the...Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the high energy density of energetic materials, dust explosion can cause serious production safety accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the dust explosion characteristics of energetic materials and the mechanism of dust explosion. According to the literature review, among various influencing factors, the physical and chemical properties of dust are the decisive factors affecting the explosion characteristics of dust. In addition to experimental studies, numerical simulation is another important tool. However, it is subjected to certain limitations. Moreover, it is essential but challenging to fully understand the underlying mechanism. In addition, given the safety hazards posed by dust explosion, explosion suppression has attracted extensive attention for research. Depending on the medium used, there are different forms of suppression, including powder explosion suppression, water spray explosion suppression, inert gas explosion suppression, porous material explosion suppression, and vacuum chamber explosion suppression. As for the selection of explosion suppression agent, consideration must be given to the characteristics of the material. Furthermore, the above research has laid a foundation for discussing the future progress in studying dust explosion of energetic materials, with nano dust and the constraints of existing technology as the focal point.展开更多
Investigating the characteristics of synchronous electrical explosions of multiple exploding foil initiators(EFI)in the same circuit,a four-point series-connected EFI circuit utilizing flexible flat cables was designe...Investigating the characteristics of synchronous electrical explosions of multiple exploding foil initiators(EFI)in the same circuit,a four-point series-connected EFI circuit utilizing flexible flat cables was designed to analyze the electrical explosion characteristics.Loop current and terminal voltages of each EFI were recorded to characterize the multi-point series-connected EFI explosion.The effects of voltage,capacitance,and loop length on the response time,energy deposition,and energy utilization efficiency of the multi-point series-connected EFI were explored.Based on the FIRESET model,a mathematical model for the multi-point series-connected EFI explosion was developed,and the influence of initial resistivity on the peak voltage during electrical explosion was quantitatively analyzed.Results indicate that the primary factor influencing the response time is the conduction performance of the switch,while the synchronization deviation is minimally affected by variations in voltage and capacitance.At an inter-electrode spacing of 50 mm,within the voltage range of 1,500–3,000 V and capacitance range of 0.22–1.5μF,the minimum and maximum synchronization deviations of the four-point EFI were 2 ns and 11 ns,respectively.As input energy increases,the deposited energy of the EFI rises,but the overall energy utilization efficiency decreases.The computational results of the proposed model align well with the experimental data.Furthermore,higher initial resistivity in the series-connected circuit corresponds to a higher peak voltage during electrical explosion.This work elucidates the characteristics of multi-point series-connected EFI explosions,offering valuable insights for the design of multi-point EFI circuits.展开更多
RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorl...RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.展开更多
Urban growth has promoted the use of underground spaces,where explosion accidents can be catastrophic.In this study,we investigated the effect of placing flexible construction in front of rigid obstacles on methane ex...Urban growth has promoted the use of underground spaces,where explosion accidents can be catastrophic.In this study,we investigated the effect of placing flexible construction in front of rigid obstacles on methane explosion protection by using an experimental platform and adjusting the blockage rate and spacing of the obstacles.It aims to reduce the risk of gas explosions in urban underground spaces.The results of the study show that the flame propagation peak speed and peak overpressure are reduced with the decrease in the blocking rate of the flexible obstacle when the blocking rate of the flexible obstacle is less than or equal to the blocking rate of the rigid obstacle,with the decrease in the spacing,the better the protection effect of the methane explosion.When the blockage rate of the flexible obstacle is greater than the blockage rate of the rigid obstacle and spacing is less than the height of the flexible obstacle,rigid and flexible obstacles are connected as a whole,increasing the strength of the explosion.This study can provide a theoretical basis and scientific guidance for optimizing rigid and flexible object hybrid layouts and methane explosion protection technology in urban underground spaces.展开更多
The gas explosion in residential building has always been a highly concerned problem.Explosions in homogeneous mixtures have been extensively studied.However,mixtures are often inhomogeneous in the practical scenarios...The gas explosion in residential building has always been a highly concerned problem.Explosions in homogeneous mixtures have been extensively studied.However,mixtures are often inhomogeneous in the practical scenarios due to the differences in the densities of methane and air.In order to investigate the effects of gas explosions in inhomogeneous mixtures,experimental studies involving gas leakage and explosion are conducted in a full-scale residential building to reproduce the process of gas explosion.By fitting the dimensionless buoyancy as a function of dimensionless height and dimensionless time,a distribution model of gas in large-scale spaces is established,and the mechanism of inhomogeneous distribution of methane is also be revealed.Furthermore,the stratified reconstruction method(SRM)is introduced for efficiently setting up inhomogeneous concentration fields in FLACS.The simulation results highlight that for the internal overpressure,the distribution of methane has no effect on the first overpressure peak(ΔP1),while it significantly influences the subsequent overpressure peak(ΔP2),and the maximum difference between the overpressure of homogeneous and inhomogeneous distribution is174.3%.Moreover,the initial concentration distribution also has a certain impact on the external overpressure.展开更多
The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic re...The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic response of reinforced concrete blast doors with four-sided restraints in confined space. Explosion tests with TNT charges ranging from 0.15 kg to 0.4 kg were conducted in a confined space,capturing overpressure loads and the dynamic response of the blast door. An internal explosion model incorporating the afterburning effect was developed using LS-DYNA software and validated against experimental data. The results reveal that the TNT afterburning effect amplifies both the initial peak overpressure and the quasi-static overpressure, resulting in increased deformation of the blast door.Within the 0.15-0.4 kg charge range, the initial overpressure peak and quasi-static overpressure increased by an average of 1.79 times and 2.21 times, respectively. Additionally, the afterburning effect enhanced the blast door's deflection by 177%. Compared to open-space scenarios, the cumulative deflection of the blast door due to repeated shock wave impacts is significantly greater in confined spaces. Furthermore, the quasi-static pressure arising from the structural constraints sustains the blast door's deflection at a high level.展开更多
Gas explosion in confined space often leads to significant pressure oscillation.It is widely recognized that structural damage can be severe when the oscillation frequency of the load resonates with the natural vibrat...Gas explosion in confined space often leads to significant pressure oscillation.It is widely recognized that structural damage can be severe when the oscillation frequency of the load resonates with the natural vibration frequency of the structure.To reveal the oscillation mechanism of gas explosion load,the experiment of gas explosion was conducted in a large-scale confined tube with the length of 30 m,and the explosion process was numerically analyzed using FLACS.The results show that the essential cause of oscillation effect is the reflection of the pressure wave.In addition,due to the difference in the propagation path of the pressure wave,the load oscillation frequency at the middle position of the tunnel is twice that at the end position.The average sound velocity can be used to calculate the oscillation frequency of overpressure accurately,and the error is less than 15%.The instability of the flame surface and the increase of flame turbulence caused by the interaction between the pressure wave and the flame surface are the main contributors to the increase in overpressure and amplitude.The overpressure peaks calculated by the existing flame instability model and turbulence disturbance model are 31.7%and 34.7%lower than the numerical results,respectively.The turbulence factor model established in this work can describe the turbulence enhancement effect caused by flame instability and oscillatory load,and the difference between the theoretical and numerical results is only 4.6%.In the theoretical derivation of the overpressure model,an improved model of dynamic turbulence factor is established,which can describe the enhancement effect of turbulence factor caused by flame instability and self-turbulence.Based on the one-dimensional propagation theory of pressure wave,the oscillatory effect of the load is derived to calculate the frequency and amplitude of pressure oscillation.The average error of amplitude and frequency is less than 20%.展开更多
The internal and external flow fields during vented explosions of methane were characterized through numerical simulation,and the capability of numerical simulation thereof was validated by previous experimental data ...The internal and external flow fields during vented explosions of methane were characterized through numerical simulation,and the capability of numerical simulation thereof was validated by previous experimental data at three ignition positions.The venting mechanism was revealed by the simulated concentration distribution,temperature profile,and airflow velocity.The results show rear ignition results in the external methane mass distribution taking the form of"mushroom"and columnar flames in the external space,which can be expressed as a third-order polynomial relationship with distance;central ignition forms a relationship of the form y=AxB.Front ignition causes the temperature to show a tendency to repeated oscillations(rising,falling,and rising).Central ignition generates the maximum vented airflow velocity(V_(max)=320 m/s)upon vent opening.The results indicate that it is acceptable to apply numerical simulation of methane explosions in practice.展开更多
Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.Thi...Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.This study investigates the blasting effects and underlying mechanisms of concrete frustums subjected to contact explosions,employing both numerical simulations and field tests.It focuses on the effects of top and side blasting,with particular emphasis on fracture modes,damage patterns,and fragment sizes,as well as the causes of different failure modes and the propagation of stress waves.The study also explores the blasting effects of detonating explosives at varying positions along the side and with different charge amounts.The results show that side-blasting leads to complete fragmentation,with tensile waves playing a significant role in creating extensive damage zones that propagate parallel to the frustum's outer surface,concentrating damage near the surface.During top-blasting,the upper half of the frustum undergoes fragmentation,while the lower half experiences cracking.Tensile waves propagate from the top to the bottom surface,forming larger blocks in regions with lower wave intensity.Three distinct damage zones within the frustum were identified,and a series of mathematical formulas were derived to describe the relationship between the maximum fragment size and charge mass.As the charge mass increased from 1.0 kg to 4.0 kg,the maximum fragment size decreased.Detonation at the center of the frustum's side resulted in the most severe fragmentation,with a 51.8%reduction in fragment size compared to other detonation positions.Finally,four broken modes were classified,each influenced by charge mass and explosive location.This study provides valuable insights for optimizing civil blasting operations and designing protective engineering structures.展开更多
To investigate the explosion load characteristics and structural response law in a water mist environment in a cabin,explosion experiments are carried out.The weakening rates of the initial peak overpressure,quasistat...To investigate the explosion load characteristics and structural response law in a water mist environment in a cabin,explosion experiments are carried out.The weakening rates of the initial peak overpressure,quasistatic pressure and structural residual deflection increase with increasing working pressure of the water mist nozzle.Specifically,the weakening rate of the initial peak overpressure ranges from 7.8%to 31.0%,the quasistatic pressure weakening rate ranges from 29.2%to 41.0%,and the weakening rate of the center of the plate residual deflection ranges from 10.8%to 34.4%under the various working pressures of the nozzles.To further explore the effect of water mist explosion suppression,a method for three-dimensional numerical simulations of water mist weakening the explosion shock wave is established to explore the explosion load characteristics of the compartment and the bulkhead response law.On the basis of the dimension analysis method,empirical formulas are derived to predict the residual deflection thickness in the center of the bulkheads.These findings provide the fundamental basis for the appli-cation of water mist in anti-explosive protection.展开更多
Shock wave caused by a sudden release of high-energy,such as explosion and blast,usually affects a significant range of areas.The utilization of a uniform fine mesh to capture sharp shock wave and to obtain precise re...Shock wave caused by a sudden release of high-energy,such as explosion and blast,usually affects a significant range of areas.The utilization of a uniform fine mesh to capture sharp shock wave and to obtain precise results is inefficient in terms of computational resource.This is particularly evident when large-scale fluid field simulations are conducted with significant differences in computational domain size.In this work,a variable-domain-size adaptive mesh enlargement(vAME)method is developed based on the proposed adaptive mesh enlargement(AME)method for modeling multi-explosives explosion problems.The vAME method reduces the division of numerous empty areas or unnecessary computational domains by adaptively suspending enlargement operation in one or two directions,rather than in all directions as in AME method.A series of numerical tests via AME and vAME with varying nonintegral enlargement ratios and different mesh numbers are simulated to verify the efficiency and order of accuracy.An estimate of speedup ratio is analyzed for further efficiency comparison.Several large-scale near-ground explosion experiments with single/multiple explosives are performed to analyze the shock wave superposition formed by the incident wave,reflected wave,and Mach wave.Additionally,the vAME method is employed to validate the accuracy,as well as to investigate the performance of the fluid field and shock wave propagation,considering explosive quantities ranging from 1 to 5 while maintaining a constant total mass.The results show a satisfactory correlation between the overpressure versus time curves for experiments and numerical simulations.The vAME method yields a competitive efficiency,increasing the computational speed to 3.0 and approximately 120,000 times in comparison to AME and the fully fine mesh method,respectively.It indicates that the vAME method reduces the computational cost with minimal impact on the results for such large-scale high-energy release problems with significant differences in computational domain size.展开更多
In this study, we focused on the effect of the underwater explosion parameters of multi-point array explosion. The shock wave and bubble parameters of aggregate charge, two charges, and four charges were measured thro...In this study, we focused on the effect of the underwater explosion parameters of multi-point array explosion. The shock wave and bubble parameters of aggregate charge, two charges, and four charges were measured through an underwater explosion test, and their influence on the explosion power field of charge quantity and array distance was analyzed. Results show that the multi-shock wave collision of array explosion can be approximated to a linear superposition, and the interaction of delayed shock wave can be deemed as the increase of the shock wave baseline. Shock wave focusing and delayed superposition increase the shock wave peak pressure. Compared with the aggregate charge, the greater the number of array explosion points is, the higher the impulse and the gain of the bubble peak pressure are. At the same array distance, the smaller the charge quantity is, the higher the bubble impulse will be. At the same charge quantity, the smaller the array distance is, the higher the bubble impulse will be. The bubble period decreases gradually with the increase of the charge quantity, but the test orientation has little effect on the bubble period.展开更多
While the moisture content of soil affects significantly the blast impulse of shallow buried explosives,the role of surface-covering water(SCW)on soil in such blast impulse remains elusive.A combined experimental and ...While the moisture content of soil affects significantly the blast impulse of shallow buried explosives,the role of surface-covering water(SCW)on soil in such blast impulse remains elusive.A combined experimental and numerical study has been carried out to characterize the effect of SCW on transferred impulse and loading magnitude of shallow buried explosives.Firstly,blast tests of shallow buried explosives were conducted,with and without the SCW,to quantitatively assess the blast loading impulse.Subsequently,finite element(FE)simulations were performed and validated against experimental measurement,with good agreement achieved.The validated FE model was then employed to predict the dynamic response of a fully-clamped metallic circular target,subjected to the explosive impact of shallow buried explosives with SCW,and explore the corresponding physical mechanisms.It was demonstrated that shallow buried explosives in saturated soil generate a greater impulse transferred towards the target relative to those in dry soil.The deformation displacement of the target plate is doubled.Increasing the height of SCW results in enhanced center peak deflection of the loaded target,accompanied by subsequent fall,due to the variation of deformation pattern of the loaded target from concentrated load to uniform load.Meanwhile,the presence of SCW increases the blast impulse transferred towards the target by three times.In addition,there exists a threshold value of the burial depth that maximizes the impact impulse.This threshold exhibits a strong sensitivity to SCW height,decreasing with increasing SCW height.An empirical formula for predicting threshold has been provided.Similar conclusions can be drawn for different explosive masses.The results provide technical guidance on blast loading intensity and its spatial distribution considering shallow buried explosives in coast-land battlefields,which can ultimately contribute to better protective designs.展开更多
In the study,the two-color pyrometer technique was used to measure the transient temperature field of emulsion explosives with different contents of TiH_(2)powders.The experimental results showed that the introduction...In the study,the two-color pyrometer technique was used to measure the transient temperature field of emulsion explosives with different contents of TiH_(2)powders.The experimental results showed that the introduction of TiH_(2)powders could significantly increase the explosion temperature and fireball duration of emulsion explosive.When emulsion explosives were ignited,the average explosion temperature of pure emulsion explosive continuously decreased while emulsion explosives added with TiH_(2)powders increased at first and then decreased.When the content of TiH_(2)powders was 6 mass%,the explosion average temperature reached its maximum value of 3095 K,increasing by 43.7%as compared with that of pure emulsion explosive.In addition,the results of air blast experiment and explosion heat test showed that the variation trends of shock wave parameters,explosion heat and theoretical explosion temperature of emulsion explosives with different contents of TiH_(2)powders were basically consistent with that of explosion temperature measured by the two-color pyrometer technique.In conclusion,the two-color pyrometer technique would be conducive to the formula design of emulsion explosive by understanding the explosion temperature characteristics.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 22275092, 52102107)supported by the Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. KYCX24_0709)+2 种基金supported by the China Scholarship Council program (Grant No. 202406840160),which provided the opportunity for international collaborationsupported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 30923010920)the State Key Laboratory of Transient Chemical Effects and Control (Grant No. 6142602230201)
文摘This work pioneers a transient electrical explosive flexible igniter based on a polyurethane-copper composite,achieving unprecedented microsecond-scale plasma initiation(0.75μs threshold at 30 V)through key innovations.A dual-V geometric design concentrating current density.Electroless copper plating(ECP)enabling 80μm conductive layers with flexibility.Capacitive discharge optimization for tunable energy delivery(0.058–1.088 mJ).The flexible architecture demonstrates remarkable mechanical-electrical decoupling-maintaining functionality under 140 kg compressive loads(250%improvement over rigid igniters)and 90°torsional deformation while delivering consistent plasma jets(3–5 mm height,180–580μs duration).Based on the analysis of the multi-physics field simulation re-sults,multiphase energy conversion occurs during the electrical explosion process.The initial Joule heating reaches the melting point of copper,and then an electrical explosion plasma is generated.Voltage-dependent studies identify 50 V as the critical threshold for performance leap,where peak current increases 46.56%and plasma duration extends 214.29%versus 30 V operation.These advances establish a new class of high-speed ignition systems combiningμs-response,140 kg shock resistance,and conformal deployment capabilities for next-generation munitions and micro-propulsion applications.This work extends the application of flexible electronics to the field of transient ignition.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant No.52308522).
文摘Gravity-caisson wharves have been widely constructed in coastal and island regions, which are threaten by potential underwater explosions. This work aims to study the dynamic behaviors and propose a damage evaluation approach of caisson wharf against underwater explosion. Firstly, based on both the underwater explosion loading test and underwater explosion test on the reduced-scale caisson specimen, a high-fidelity finite element analysis approach for numerically reproduce the dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed and verified. Secondly, the underwater explosion loadings and dynamic behaviors of prototype caisson wharf (14.9 m×8.1 m×10.95 m) against sequential blast wave and bubble pulsation of typical torpedo with a charge weight of 200 kg were studied. The influences of the seabed and cabin infill materials, as well as the explosion standoff distances of 3.4–10.2 m and depths of burst between 1/4 and 3/4 of water depth, on the blast resistance of caisson wharf were further examined through deflection distributions of exterior wall, damage evolution, and overall displacement of caisson wharf. Finally, a performance evaluation approach for prototype caisson wharves against underwater explosions was proposed by comprehensively considering the bearing, storage, and berthing capabilities. The corresponding protective measures and design recommendations were further provided. It indicates that: (i) under the explosion of a typical torpedo, the damage modes of prototype caisson wharf mainly involve the overall vibration, spalling and cracking of the exterior wall, collapse of the upper operating platform and cracking of the top plate;(ii) the blast wave and cavitation zone generated between the bubble and the exterior wall are the two primary causes of damage to caisson wharf;(iii) compared to the saturated calcareous sand seabed, the assumption of rigid seabed underestimates the spalling on the exterior wall, which is not recommended for scenarios where cavitation zones may generate;(iv) rock rubble is the most effective infill material in improving the blast resistance of caisson wharf among four types of infill configurations, i.e., fully filled and half-filled saturated calcareous sand, rock rubble and pure water;(v) the standoff distance of 10.2 m is regarded as a secure protective range in the scenarios discussed currently. As the standoff distance decreases and the depth of burst increases, the spalling of the exterior wall induced by the cavitation intensifies, posing a great threat to the functionality of caisson wharf.
基金support pro-vided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52371342 and 52271338).
文摘This study theoretically explored the dynamic response of the liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure experiencing internal explosion shock waves.It analyzed the radial deformation of the liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure theoretically.It clarified the protection mechanism of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure.Based on the improved single-degree-of-freedom system theory,a theoretical model was established via load equivalence and simplification.The radial deformations of unfilled and externally liquid-filled cylindrical shells was investigated under internal explosion shock waves.The influencing factors for structural protection characteristics were explored considering impact load intensity,liquid layer thickness,structural specifications and dimensions,and material properties.The results showed that when the load peak value or the action time was fixed,the maximum radial deformation of the structure increased with the increased load-specific impulse.When the load-specific impulse was fixed,reducing the load peak or extending the loading time decreased the maximum radial deformation of the structure.The protection mechanism of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure was due to the liquid medium,which acted as an additional mass that con-strained the radial deformation of the structure.The change in liquid layer thickness altered the duration of the liquid's constraint on the radial deformation.The dynamic response of the externally liquid-filled cylindrical shell structure presented three deformation modes,which were determined by the liquid layer thickness,structural specifications,dimensions,and material properties.
基金supported by French Defense Innovation Agency(AID-DGA)(Grant No.ANR-21-ASM2-0002-02)in the framework of the Astrid Maturation SUCCESS+project,a collaborative French research project.
文摘This paper presents a simplified design tool based on semi-analytical formulations to investigate the dynamic response of an immersed composite cylinder subjected to a far-field underwater explosion.The cylinder is simply supported,fully submerged and filled with air inside.A classical shell theory using a Double Fourier series solution combined with the first-order Doubly Asymptotic Approximation(DAA1)formulation is adapted to model the fluid-structure interaction.An explicit non-standard finite difference scheme is applied to solve the coupled differential equations in time domain.The validity of DAA1 model is established by comparing the LS-DYNA/USA finite element results with existing experimental data from the literature.Then the proposed semi-analytical solutions are compared to the LS-DYNA/USA results,showing good correlation with a discrepancy of 7%for peak deflections and±9%for maximum stresses at the stand-off point for cylinders with relatively small length over radius ratios.Parametric studies examining the effect of different loading conditions,areal masses,and material configurations reveal that a large charge mass located far from the composite panel turns out to be more damaging than a small mass located nearby due to a broader pressure-time profile.Finally,the proposed model demonstrates a significant reduction in computation time,being approximately 30 times faster than its numerical counterpart,LS-DYNA/USA,making it a valuable tool for the preliminary design stages.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.12472399)。
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.
基金support has been provided by the Military Technical College and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC)of Canada。
文摘Auxetic steel systems have been demonstrated to be effective in resisting blast loading demands due to their higher energy absorption,enhanced indentation resistance and higher shear strength compared to conventional systems.However,previous studies reported that such systems still fall short in reducing the pressure values during severe explosions.Therefore,the use of auxetic steel systems to fortify vulnerable structures or armoured vehicles is yet to be explored.To address this gap,the current study develops and validates the blast performance of an enhanced auxetic steel system,namely enhanced reentrant with straight and curved members(ERSAC),that can reduce the pressure values of severe explosions up to a scaled distance,Z,of 0.2 m/kg^(1/3).The design mechanism of the ERSAC system relies on maximizing the specific energy absorption by increasing the number of sequential locking points,thus creating several auxetic cell densification zones.In this respect,a numerical ANSYS/AUTODYN model is developed and then validated against conventional auxetic steel systems(i.e.,re-entrant and arrowhead systems)that were subjected to different scaled distance explosions and quasi-static loading demands in previous experimental programs.The model is then employed to compare the performance of the ERSAC system to the re-entrant and arrowhead systems when subjected to out-of-plane quasi-static and blast loading demands,where all systems are designed to have similar total weights and dimensions.The comparison is presented in terms of the generated pressure,specific energy absorption and total deformations.To investigate the sensitivity of the ERSAC system to its design parameters and geometrical configurations,an interpretability analysis is performed to evaluate the influence of the width,length,cells'thickness,and inclined angle on the generated pressure through 34 possible configurations.The results show that the ERsAC system reduces the pressure values by 40%and 38%compared to the re-entrant and arrowhead systems,respectively,at 0.1 m behind the systems.Overall the average reduction in the pressure values is 18%for Z=0.2 m/kg^(1/3),25%for Z=0.3 m/kg^(1/3),and 15%for Z=0.4 m/kg^(1/3).In addition,the ERSAC system results in higher specific energy absorption values by 37%,41%,and 70%for Z=0.2 m/kg^(1/3),0.3 m/kg^(1/3),and 0.4 m/kg^(1/3)compared to conventional auxetic systems,respectively.The results also show that increasing the width and length reduces the pressure values at near distances behind the ERSAC system.Furthermore,increasing the cell thickness is effective in reducing the pressure values for all distances.The current study provides future research opportunities on the locking mechanisms of auxetic steel systems and their effects on consuming more energy for enhanced blast protection levels.
基金the financial support of the Shanxi Fire & Explosion-Proofing Safety Engineering and Technology Research Center, North University of China。
文摘Due to the presence of nitro groups, the dust generated during the production and utilization of energetic materials may potentially lead to dust explosion even under low-oxygen or anaerobic conditions.Considering the high energy density of energetic materials, dust explosion can cause serious production safety accidents. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the dust explosion characteristics of energetic materials and the mechanism of dust explosion. According to the literature review, among various influencing factors, the physical and chemical properties of dust are the decisive factors affecting the explosion characteristics of dust. In addition to experimental studies, numerical simulation is another important tool. However, it is subjected to certain limitations. Moreover, it is essential but challenging to fully understand the underlying mechanism. In addition, given the safety hazards posed by dust explosion, explosion suppression has attracted extensive attention for research. Depending on the medium used, there are different forms of suppression, including powder explosion suppression, water spray explosion suppression, inert gas explosion suppression, porous material explosion suppression, and vacuum chamber explosion suppression. As for the selection of explosion suppression agent, consideration must be given to the characteristics of the material. Furthermore, the above research has laid a foundation for discussing the future progress in studying dust explosion of energetic materials, with nano dust and the constraints of existing technology as the focal point.
文摘Investigating the characteristics of synchronous electrical explosions of multiple exploding foil initiators(EFI)in the same circuit,a four-point series-connected EFI circuit utilizing flexible flat cables was designed to analyze the electrical explosion characteristics.Loop current and terminal voltages of each EFI were recorded to characterize the multi-point series-connected EFI explosion.The effects of voltage,capacitance,and loop length on the response time,energy deposition,and energy utilization efficiency of the multi-point series-connected EFI were explored.Based on the FIRESET model,a mathematical model for the multi-point series-connected EFI explosion was developed,and the influence of initial resistivity on the peak voltage during electrical explosion was quantitatively analyzed.Results indicate that the primary factor influencing the response time is the conduction performance of the switch,while the synchronization deviation is minimally affected by variations in voltage and capacitance.At an inter-electrode spacing of 50 mm,within the voltage range of 1,500–3,000 V and capacitance range of 0.22–1.5μF,the minimum and maximum synchronization deviations of the four-point EFI were 2 ns and 11 ns,respectively.As input energy increases,the deposited energy of the EFI rises,but the overall energy utilization efficiency decreases.The computational results of the proposed model align well with the experimental data.Furthermore,higher initial resistivity in the series-connected circuit corresponds to a higher peak voltage during electrical explosion.This work elucidates the characteristics of multi-point series-connected EFI explosions,offering valuable insights for the design of multi-point EFI circuits.
基金the financial support of the Shanxi Fire&Explosion-Proofing Safety Engineering and Technology Research Center,North University of China。
文摘RDX/Al mixtures are widely utilized in energetic materials,yet their hybrid dust generated during production and application poses potential explosion hazards.Moreover,the synergistic explosion mechanisms remain poorly understood,particularly at varying dust concentrations.This study systematically investigates the effects of different aluminum powder mass percentages and dust concentrations(300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),900 g/m^(3))on RDX dust explosion severity,flame propagation behavior,and gaseous products.The results indicate that the maximum explosion pressure peaks at 35%RDX,65%RDX,and 80%RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Concurrently,the time for the flame to propagate to the wall(t1)reaches minimum values of 34.8 ms,25.66 ms,and 23.93 ms.The maximum rate of pressure rise is observed for pure RDX at 900 g/m^(3).Aluminum powder enhances flame propagation velocity and combustion duration,as validated by the flame propagation system.Overall,the concentrations of carbon oxides(CO+CO_(2))decrease significantly with increasing aluminum mass percentage.At 20%RDX,the concentrations decreased by 51.64%,72.31%,and 79.55%compared to pure RDX at 300 g/m^(3),600 g/m^(3),and 900 g/m^(3),respectively.Notably,N_(2)O concentration only at 300 g/m^(3)showed such a trend.It rises first and then falls at 35%RDX at 600 g/m^(3)and 900 g/m^(3).These findings elucidate the synergistic explosion mechanisms and provide critical guidelines for safe production and handling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52274177)Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJZD-K202401501)+1 种基金Chongqing Graduate Student Research Innovation Program(Grant No.CYS240800)The Science and Technology Innovation Project for Graduate Students of Chongqing University of Science and Technology(Grant No.YKJCX2420702).
文摘Urban growth has promoted the use of underground spaces,where explosion accidents can be catastrophic.In this study,we investigated the effect of placing flexible construction in front of rigid obstacles on methane explosion protection by using an experimental platform and adjusting the blockage rate and spacing of the obstacles.It aims to reduce the risk of gas explosions in urban underground spaces.The results of the study show that the flame propagation peak speed and peak overpressure are reduced with the decrease in the blocking rate of the flexible obstacle when the blocking rate of the flexible obstacle is less than or equal to the blocking rate of the rigid obstacle,with the decrease in the spacing,the better the protection effect of the methane explosion.When the blockage rate of the flexible obstacle is greater than the blockage rate of the rigid obstacle and spacing is less than the height of the flexible obstacle,rigid and flexible obstacles are connected as a whole,increasing the strength of the explosion.This study can provide a theoretical basis and scientific guidance for optimizing rigid and flexible object hybrid layouts and methane explosion protection technology in urban underground spaces.
基金the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52378488)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX22_0222)。
文摘The gas explosion in residential building has always been a highly concerned problem.Explosions in homogeneous mixtures have been extensively studied.However,mixtures are often inhomogeneous in the practical scenarios due to the differences in the densities of methane and air.In order to investigate the effects of gas explosions in inhomogeneous mixtures,experimental studies involving gas leakage and explosion are conducted in a full-scale residential building to reproduce the process of gas explosion.By fitting the dimensionless buoyancy as a function of dimensionless height and dimensionless time,a distribution model of gas in large-scale spaces is established,and the mechanism of inhomogeneous distribution of methane is also be revealed.Furthermore,the stratified reconstruction method(SRM)is introduced for efficiently setting up inhomogeneous concentration fields in FLACS.The simulation results highlight that for the internal overpressure,the distribution of methane has no effect on the first overpressure peak(ΔP1),while it significantly influences the subsequent overpressure peak(ΔP2),and the maximum difference between the overpressure of homogeneous and inhomogeneous distribution is174.3%.Moreover,the initial concentration distribution also has a certain impact on the external overpressure.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52278504)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK20220141)。
文摘The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic response of reinforced concrete blast doors with four-sided restraints in confined space. Explosion tests with TNT charges ranging from 0.15 kg to 0.4 kg were conducted in a confined space,capturing overpressure loads and the dynamic response of the blast door. An internal explosion model incorporating the afterburning effect was developed using LS-DYNA software and validated against experimental data. The results reveal that the TNT afterburning effect amplifies both the initial peak overpressure and the quasi-static overpressure, resulting in increased deformation of the blast door.Within the 0.15-0.4 kg charge range, the initial overpressure peak and quasi-static overpressure increased by an average of 1.79 times and 2.21 times, respectively. Additionally, the afterburning effect enhanced the blast door's deflection by 177%. Compared to open-space scenarios, the cumulative deflection of the blast door due to repeated shock wave impacts is significantly greater in confined spaces. Furthermore, the quasi-static pressure arising from the structural constraints sustains the blast door's deflection at a high level.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52378488)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX22_0222).
文摘Gas explosion in confined space often leads to significant pressure oscillation.It is widely recognized that structural damage can be severe when the oscillation frequency of the load resonates with the natural vibration frequency of the structure.To reveal the oscillation mechanism of gas explosion load,the experiment of gas explosion was conducted in a large-scale confined tube with the length of 30 m,and the explosion process was numerically analyzed using FLACS.The results show that the essential cause of oscillation effect is the reflection of the pressure wave.In addition,due to the difference in the propagation path of the pressure wave,the load oscillation frequency at the middle position of the tunnel is twice that at the end position.The average sound velocity can be used to calculate the oscillation frequency of overpressure accurately,and the error is less than 15%.The instability of the flame surface and the increase of flame turbulence caused by the interaction between the pressure wave and the flame surface are the main contributors to the increase in overpressure and amplitude.The overpressure peaks calculated by the existing flame instability model and turbulence disturbance model are 31.7%and 34.7%lower than the numerical results,respectively.The turbulence factor model established in this work can describe the turbulence enhancement effect caused by flame instability and oscillatory load,and the difference between the theoretical and numerical results is only 4.6%.In the theoretical derivation of the overpressure model,an improved model of dynamic turbulence factor is established,which can describe the enhancement effect of turbulence factor caused by flame instability and self-turbulence.Based on the one-dimensional propagation theory of pressure wave,the oscillatory effect of the load is derived to calculate the frequency and amplitude of pressure oscillation.The average error of amplitude and frequency is less than 20%.
基金supported by the Young Scientists Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12202202 and 12202494)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFC3100700)。
文摘The internal and external flow fields during vented explosions of methane were characterized through numerical simulation,and the capability of numerical simulation thereof was validated by previous experimental data at three ignition positions.The venting mechanism was revealed by the simulated concentration distribution,temperature profile,and airflow velocity.The results show rear ignition results in the external methane mass distribution taking the form of"mushroom"and columnar flames in the external space,which can be expressed as a third-order polynomial relationship with distance;central ignition forms a relationship of the form y=AxB.Front ignition causes the temperature to show a tendency to repeated oscillations(rising,falling,and rising).Central ignition generates the maximum vented airflow velocity(V_(max)=320 m/s)upon vent opening.The results indicate that it is acceptable to apply numerical simulation of methane explosions in practice.
基金the support provided by the Technology Innovation Project (Grant No. KYGYZB002201) for the research work
文摘Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.This study investigates the blasting effects and underlying mechanisms of concrete frustums subjected to contact explosions,employing both numerical simulations and field tests.It focuses on the effects of top and side blasting,with particular emphasis on fracture modes,damage patterns,and fragment sizes,as well as the causes of different failure modes and the propagation of stress waves.The study also explores the blasting effects of detonating explosives at varying positions along the side and with different charge amounts.The results show that side-blasting leads to complete fragmentation,with tensile waves playing a significant role in creating extensive damage zones that propagate parallel to the frustum's outer surface,concentrating damage near the surface.During top-blasting,the upper half of the frustum undergoes fragmentation,while the lower half experiences cracking.Tensile waves propagate from the top to the bottom surface,forming larger blocks in regions with lower wave intensity.Three distinct damage zones within the frustum were identified,and a series of mathematical formulas were derived to describe the relationship between the maximum fragment size and charge mass.As the charge mass increased from 1.0 kg to 4.0 kg,the maximum fragment size decreased.Detonation at the center of the frustum's side resulted in the most severe fragmentation,with a 51.8%reduction in fragment size compared to other detonation positions.Finally,four broken modes were classified,each influenced by charge mass and explosive location.This study provides valuable insights for optimizing civil blasting operations and designing protective engineering structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers:52201334)sup-ported by National Key Laboratory of Ship Structural Safety(grant numbers:Naklas2024-KF015-s).
文摘To investigate the explosion load characteristics and structural response law in a water mist environment in a cabin,explosion experiments are carried out.The weakening rates of the initial peak overpressure,quasistatic pressure and structural residual deflection increase with increasing working pressure of the water mist nozzle.Specifically,the weakening rate of the initial peak overpressure ranges from 7.8%to 31.0%,the quasistatic pressure weakening rate ranges from 29.2%to 41.0%,and the weakening rate of the center of the plate residual deflection ranges from 10.8%to 34.4%under the various working pressures of the nozzles.To further explore the effect of water mist explosion suppression,a method for three-dimensional numerical simulations of water mist weakening the explosion shock wave is established to explore the explosion load characteristics of the compartment and the bulkhead response law.On the basis of the dimension analysis method,empirical formulas are derived to predict the residual deflection thickness in the center of the bulkheads.These findings provide the fundamental basis for the appli-cation of water mist in anti-explosive protection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12302435 and 12221002)。
文摘Shock wave caused by a sudden release of high-energy,such as explosion and blast,usually affects a significant range of areas.The utilization of a uniform fine mesh to capture sharp shock wave and to obtain precise results is inefficient in terms of computational resource.This is particularly evident when large-scale fluid field simulations are conducted with significant differences in computational domain size.In this work,a variable-domain-size adaptive mesh enlargement(vAME)method is developed based on the proposed adaptive mesh enlargement(AME)method for modeling multi-explosives explosion problems.The vAME method reduces the division of numerous empty areas or unnecessary computational domains by adaptively suspending enlargement operation in one or two directions,rather than in all directions as in AME method.A series of numerical tests via AME and vAME with varying nonintegral enlargement ratios and different mesh numbers are simulated to verify the efficiency and order of accuracy.An estimate of speedup ratio is analyzed for further efficiency comparison.Several large-scale near-ground explosion experiments with single/multiple explosives are performed to analyze the shock wave superposition formed by the incident wave,reflected wave,and Mach wave.Additionally,the vAME method is employed to validate the accuracy,as well as to investigate the performance of the fluid field and shock wave propagation,considering explosive quantities ranging from 1 to 5 while maintaining a constant total mass.The results show a satisfactory correlation between the overpressure versus time curves for experiments and numerical simulations.The vAME method yields a competitive efficiency,increasing the computational speed to 3.0 and approximately 120,000 times in comparison to AME and the fully fine mesh method,respectively.It indicates that the vAME method reduces the computational cost with minimal impact on the results for such large-scale high-energy release problems with significant differences in computational domain size.
文摘In this study, we focused on the effect of the underwater explosion parameters of multi-point array explosion. The shock wave and bubble parameters of aggregate charge, two charges, and four charges were measured through an underwater explosion test, and their influence on the explosion power field of charge quantity and array distance was analyzed. Results show that the multi-shock wave collision of array explosion can be approximated to a linear superposition, and the interaction of delayed shock wave can be deemed as the increase of the shock wave baseline. Shock wave focusing and delayed superposition increase the shock wave peak pressure. Compared with the aggregate charge, the greater the number of array explosion points is, the higher the impulse and the gain of the bubble peak pressure are. At the same array distance, the smaller the charge quantity is, the higher the bubble impulse will be. At the same charge quantity, the smaller the array distance is, the higher the bubble impulse will be. The bubble period decreases gradually with the increase of the charge quantity, but the test orientation has little effect on the bubble period.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12002156,11972185,12372136)Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures(Grant No.MCMS-I-0222K01)。
文摘While the moisture content of soil affects significantly the blast impulse of shallow buried explosives,the role of surface-covering water(SCW)on soil in such blast impulse remains elusive.A combined experimental and numerical study has been carried out to characterize the effect of SCW on transferred impulse and loading magnitude of shallow buried explosives.Firstly,blast tests of shallow buried explosives were conducted,with and without the SCW,to quantitatively assess the blast loading impulse.Subsequently,finite element(FE)simulations were performed and validated against experimental measurement,with good agreement achieved.The validated FE model was then employed to predict the dynamic response of a fully-clamped metallic circular target,subjected to the explosive impact of shallow buried explosives with SCW,and explore the corresponding physical mechanisms.It was demonstrated that shallow buried explosives in saturated soil generate a greater impulse transferred towards the target relative to those in dry soil.The deformation displacement of the target plate is doubled.Increasing the height of SCW results in enhanced center peak deflection of the loaded target,accompanied by subsequent fall,due to the variation of deformation pattern of the loaded target from concentrated load to uniform load.Meanwhile,the presence of SCW increases the blast impulse transferred towards the target by three times.In addition,there exists a threshold value of the burial depth that maximizes the impact impulse.This threshold exhibits a strong sensitivity to SCW height,decreasing with increasing SCW height.An empirical formula for predicting threshold has been provided.Similar conclusions can be drawn for different explosive masses.The results provide technical guidance on blast loading intensity and its spatial distribution considering shallow buried explosives in coast-land battlefields,which can ultimately contribute to better protective designs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11972046)Outstanding Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2108085Y02)+1 种基金Major Project of Anhui University Natural Science Foundation(No.KJ2020ZD30)Anhui University of Science and Technology Postgraduate Innovation Fund(No.2020CX2066)。
文摘In the study,the two-color pyrometer technique was used to measure the transient temperature field of emulsion explosives with different contents of TiH_(2)powders.The experimental results showed that the introduction of TiH_(2)powders could significantly increase the explosion temperature and fireball duration of emulsion explosive.When emulsion explosives were ignited,the average explosion temperature of pure emulsion explosive continuously decreased while emulsion explosives added with TiH_(2)powders increased at first and then decreased.When the content of TiH_(2)powders was 6 mass%,the explosion average temperature reached its maximum value of 3095 K,increasing by 43.7%as compared with that of pure emulsion explosive.In addition,the results of air blast experiment and explosion heat test showed that the variation trends of shock wave parameters,explosion heat and theoretical explosion temperature of emulsion explosives with different contents of TiH_(2)powders were basically consistent with that of explosion temperature measured by the two-color pyrometer technique.In conclusion,the two-color pyrometer technique would be conducive to the formula design of emulsion explosive by understanding the explosion temperature characteristics.
