FRAGMENT-DISPERSION CHARACTERISTICS OF UNCOUPLED FRAGMENT ASSEMBLY UNDER INTERNAL EXPLOSIVE LOADING

Zhi Wei Guo, Guang Yan Huang, Yu Peng Shi, Xiang Li, Peng Wan Chen, Shun Shan Feng

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Abstract

The fragment assembly of conventional fragment warheads is often in a reasonable matching state with the charged explosive but cannot meet the needs of innovative warhead designs. Therefore, the concept of uncoupled fragment assembly is proposed and examined in this study to further improve the control over the fragment-dispersion characteristics of fragment warheads. A typical warhead with fragment assembly was designed, with the fragment-dispersion characteristics of the warhead experimentally obtained using X-ray radiography technology and witness target test technology. The flying direction of the fragments was found to be similar to the normal direction of the fragment assembly, with the fragment-dispersion density significantly improved in one direction. In addition, a numerical model based on the Coupled Euler–Lagrange method was established to analyse the mechanism beneath the directional fragment dispersion. The findings could serve as a solid foundation for the engineering design of innovative fragment warheads.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExterior Ballistics, Explosion Mechanics, Emerging Technologies, Launch Dynamics, Vulnerability and Survivability
EditorsFrederik Coghe
PublisherDEStech Publications
Pages767-778
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781605956923
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event33rd International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2023 - Bruges, Belgium
Duration: 16 Oct 202320 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - 33rd International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2023
Volume1

Conference

Conference33rd International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2023
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityBruges
Period16/10/2320/10/23

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