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Comparing CTH simulations and experiments on explosively loaded rings

  • Christopher H. Braithwaite
  • , Brady Aydelotte
  • , Adam L. Collins
  • , Naresh N. Thadhani
  • , David Martin Williamson

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Abstract

A series of experiments were conducted on explosively loaded metallic rings for the purpose of studying fragmentation. In addition to the collection of fragments for analysis, the radial velocity of the expanding ring was measured with photon Doppler velocimetry (PDV) and the arrangement was imaged using high speed photography. Both the ring material and the material used as the explosive container were altered and the results compared with simulations performed in CTH. Good agreement was found between the simulations and the experiments. The maximum radial velocity attained was approximately 380 m/s, which was achieved through loading with a 5g PETN based charge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationShock Compression of Condensed Matter - 2011 - Proceedings of the Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter
Pages1049-1052
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event17th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2011 APS SCCM - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Jun 26 2011Jul 1 2011

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1426
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference17th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2011 APS SCCM
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period06/26/1107/1/11

Keywords

  • CTH
  • Explosive Loading
  • Fragmentation

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