Fragment dispersion characteristics of uncoupled charge structures with internal explosive loading

Guang Yan Huang, Xin Yue Huang, Zhi Wei Guo*, Xiang Li

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Abstract

The demand for uncoupled charge structures has risen alongside advancements in warheads and protective design technologies in defense and public security sectors. Consequently, this work investigates the fragment dispersion characteristics of uncoupled charge structures and the impact of different structural parameters through numerical simulations. A modified equation derived from the Gurney formula is proposed using numerical simulation and the smoothed particle hydrodynamics method, tailored to the uncoupled charge concept and the foundational theory of the Gurney formula. To validate the fragment velocity prediction model for uncoupled charge structures, explosion experiments and other testing methods were utilized. By examining the theoretical underpinnings and the application of numerical simulation methods, this paper provides a robust foundation for the uncoupled charge structure, offering a crucial reference for designing protective measures against improvised explosive devices.

Original languageEnglish
Article number105011
JournalInternational Journal of Impact Engineering
Volume191
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024

Keywords

  • Explosion experiment
  • Fragment dispersion velocity
  • Modified formula
  • Uncoupled charge structure

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