A fast-running method for blast load prediction shielding by a protective barrier

Autor: S.-H. Sung, J.-W. Chong
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Defence Technology, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 308-315 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2214-9147
DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2019.07.011
Popis: This study presents a simplified blast load prediction method on structures behind a protective barrier. The proposed method is basically an empirical approach based on Kingery-Bulamsh (K-B) chart and finite element (FE) analysis results. To this end, this study divides the structure into three regions by three critical points. Blast loads at each critical point can be calculated based on K-B chart and an approximation according to FE analysis results. Finally, peak reflected overpressure and impulse distributed on the structure can be approximately estimated by linearly connecting blast loads at each critical point. In order to confirm a feasibility of the proposed method, a series of numerical simulations were carried out. The simulation results were compared with FE analysis results which are presented in the open literature. From such comparisons, it was found that the proposed method is applicable to predict blast loads on structures behind a protective barrier.
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