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2025,
45(1):
011001.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0097
Abstract:
Concrete materials are widely used in the construction of infrastructure and defense facilities. In order to study the dynamic mechanical properties of high-temperature concrete with different cooling methods, the dynamic mechanical properties of C30 cylindrical concrete samples at different temperatures with different cooling methods were tested by\begin{document}$\varnothing $\end{document} ![]()
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Concrete materials are widely used in the construction of infrastructure and defense facilities. In order to study the dynamic mechanical properties of high-temperature concrete with different cooling methods, the dynamic mechanical properties of C30 cylindrical concrete samples at different temperatures with different cooling methods were tested by
2025,
45(1):
011101.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2023-0463
Abstract:
Experimental and numerical investigations are carried out to clarify the influence of the thickness and strength of the foam concrete layer on the blast resistance of the new composite protective structure. The multilayer graded foam concrete is applied to adequately and rationally use the good wave dissipation performance of foam concrete. Then the advantage of the new composite protective structure is verified by comparison with the traditional layered structure with medium/coarse sand as the distribution layer. Finally, the design concept of composite protective structures based on the controllability of blast load on the structure layer is summarized. The foam concrete can be used as an energy control layer of the composite protective structure mainly due to its long yield plateau and low wave impedance. The blast load acting on the structure layer can be exactly equal to the yield strength of the foam concrete by choosing the appropriate thickness and strength (density) of the foam concrete layer, as well as the use of the multilayer graded foam concrete. Based on the controllable design concept of blast load on the structure layer in the new composite protective structure, the defects of traditional layered protective structure with medium/coarse sand as the distribution layer can be solved thoroughly. The results can provide an important reference for the design of protective structures against new earth penetration weapons.
Experimental and numerical investigations are carried out to clarify the influence of the thickness and strength of the foam concrete layer on the blast resistance of the new composite protective structure. The multilayer graded foam concrete is applied to adequately and rationally use the good wave dissipation performance of foam concrete. Then the advantage of the new composite protective structure is verified by comparison with the traditional layered structure with medium/coarse sand as the distribution layer. Finally, the design concept of composite protective structures based on the controllability of blast load on the structure layer is summarized. The foam concrete can be used as an energy control layer of the composite protective structure mainly due to its long yield plateau and low wave impedance. The blast load acting on the structure layer can be exactly equal to the yield strength of the foam concrete by choosing the appropriate thickness and strength (density) of the foam concrete layer, as well as the use of the multilayer graded foam concrete. Based on the controllable design concept of blast load on the structure layer in the new composite protective structure, the defects of traditional layered protective structure with medium/coarse sand as the distribution layer can be solved thoroughly. The results can provide an important reference for the design of protective structures against new earth penetration weapons.
2025,
45(1):
012101.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0130
Abstract:
The high reactivity of hydrogen and oxygen poses a huge challenge to the stable propagation of rotating detonation waves. To study the propagation instability of hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves, based on the RYrhoCentralFoam solver developed by OpenFOAM, numerical simulations were conducted on two-dimensional hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves in small scale model by changing the equivalence ratio. The complex and variable propagation characteristics of hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves were revealed, and the typical flow field was analyzed. The instability of propagation modes and the quenching and re-initiation mechanisms of detonation waves were explored. The results show that as the equivalence ratio increases, the flow field exhibits three propagation modes: extinction, single wave, and hybrid waves. The detonation wave velocity increases almost linearly with the increase of equivalence ratio, with a velocity deficit of 5% to 8%. The disturbance of shock waves causes significant distortion and wrinkling on the deflagration surface, while the high reactivity of hydrogen and oxygen results in obvious layering on the deflagration surface and different instability at the two interfaces. The upper interface exhibits Kelvin-Helmholtz (K-H) instability, while the lower interface exhibits Rayleigh-Taylor (R-T) instability. As for the hybrid waves, the detonation wave is extremely unstable, maintaining a cycle between three states: quenching, single wave, and double wave collision. There are two ways in which detonation waves can be extinguished: firstly, the collision of two waves leads to the quenching of the detonation wave, and secondly, the intensification of combustion on the deflagration surface leads to the downward movement of the deflagration surface, ultimately resulting in the quenching of the detonation wave. The main reason for re-initiation is that the R-T instability induces detonation products and fresh premixed gas squeezing each other on the deflagration surface. The interaction between fresh premixed gas and products produces spikes and bubbles, enhances the reaction heat release on the deflagration surface, and generates local hotspots. The hotspots gradually increase into detonation waves, achieving the transition from deflagration to detonation.
The high reactivity of hydrogen and oxygen poses a huge challenge to the stable propagation of rotating detonation waves. To study the propagation instability of hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves, based on the RYrhoCentralFoam solver developed by OpenFOAM, numerical simulations were conducted on two-dimensional hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves in small scale model by changing the equivalence ratio. The complex and variable propagation characteristics of hydrogen-oxygen rotating detonation waves were revealed, and the typical flow field was analyzed. The instability of propagation modes and the quenching and re-initiation mechanisms of detonation waves were explored. The results show that as the equivalence ratio increases, the flow field exhibits three propagation modes: extinction, single wave, and hybrid waves. The detonation wave velocity increases almost linearly with the increase of equivalence ratio, with a velocity deficit of 5% to 8%. The disturbance of shock waves causes significant distortion and wrinkling on the deflagration surface, while the high reactivity of hydrogen and oxygen results in obvious layering on the deflagration surface and different instability at the two interfaces. The upper interface exhibits Kelvin-Helmholtz (K-H) instability, while the lower interface exhibits Rayleigh-Taylor (R-T) instability. As for the hybrid waves, the detonation wave is extremely unstable, maintaining a cycle between three states: quenching, single wave, and double wave collision. There are two ways in which detonation waves can be extinguished: firstly, the collision of two waves leads to the quenching of the detonation wave, and secondly, the intensification of combustion on the deflagration surface leads to the downward movement of the deflagration surface, ultimately resulting in the quenching of the detonation wave. The main reason for re-initiation is that the R-T instability induces detonation products and fresh premixed gas squeezing each other on the deflagration surface. The interaction between fresh premixed gas and products produces spikes and bubbles, enhances the reaction heat release on the deflagration surface, and generates local hotspots. The hotspots gradually increase into detonation waves, achieving the transition from deflagration to detonation.
2025,
45(1):
012301.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0074
Abstract:
The annular shaped charges serve as the precursor of a tandem warhead, prized for its ability to create large diameter perforation in targets. In an effort to enhance the penetration capacity of the annular shaped charge jet and mitigate the impact of the inner casing on subsequent sections induced by a reversed penetrator, a novel approach was taken to implement the investigation. Four different combinations of inner and outer casing materials based on steel and aluminum alloy were explored. It was found that when the inner casing was made of aluminum alloy, the average penetration depth in the rear target was 36.13% lower than that when the inner casing was made of steel. Selecting an inner casing of aluminum alloy and an outer casing of steel, the effects of tip offset, liner thickness, and standoff distance on the formation and penetration characteristics of the annular jet were further investigated. The results show that the jet formed by the non-eccentric liner exhibits radial offset, negatively influencing its penetration capability. However, by offsetting the liner tip to the outer side by 0.05d (where d represents the radial thickness of the annular shaped charge), both the forming and penetration performances of the jet are significantly improved. In addition, as the liner thickness increases, the velocity of the jet tip gradually decreases. Notably, the annular jet formed by an eccentric conical liner with a thickness of 0.045d exhibits superior penetration performance. Furthermore, the standoff distance emerges as a critical factor influencing the penetration capability of the annular jet. Optimal performance is achieved at a standoff distance of 1.12d. Under the same scenario, jet penetration tests were implemented. The difference between the radius of the penetration tunnel from numerical and experimental study lies within 12%. Subsequently, the reliability of the numerical simulation model and the conclusions are verified.
The annular shaped charges serve as the precursor of a tandem warhead, prized for its ability to create large diameter perforation in targets. In an effort to enhance the penetration capacity of the annular shaped charge jet and mitigate the impact of the inner casing on subsequent sections induced by a reversed penetrator, a novel approach was taken to implement the investigation. Four different combinations of inner and outer casing materials based on steel and aluminum alloy were explored. It was found that when the inner casing was made of aluminum alloy, the average penetration depth in the rear target was 36.13% lower than that when the inner casing was made of steel. Selecting an inner casing of aluminum alloy and an outer casing of steel, the effects of tip offset, liner thickness, and standoff distance on the formation and penetration characteristics of the annular jet were further investigated. The results show that the jet formed by the non-eccentric liner exhibits radial offset, negatively influencing its penetration capability. However, by offsetting the liner tip to the outer side by 0.05d (where d represents the radial thickness of the annular shaped charge), both the forming and penetration performances of the jet are significantly improved. In addition, as the liner thickness increases, the velocity of the jet tip gradually decreases. Notably, the annular jet formed by an eccentric conical liner with a thickness of 0.045d exhibits superior penetration performance. Furthermore, the standoff distance emerges as a critical factor influencing the penetration capability of the annular jet. Optimal performance is achieved at a standoff distance of 1.12d. Under the same scenario, jet penetration tests were implemented. The difference between the radius of the penetration tunnel from numerical and experimental study lies within 12%. Subsequently, the reliability of the numerical simulation model and the conclusions are verified.
2025,
45(1):
013101.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0036
Abstract:
X-ray diffraction test was used to analyze the changes in the mineral composition of the granite before and after filling with water to study the effects of saturated water and initial damage degree on macroscopic and microscopic failure characteristics of granite under impact load. The Hopkinson device was used to carry out dynamic mechanical tests on the granite samples under different states to analyze the dynamic mechanical properties of the granite and the block size characteristics under different states. In addition, some of the granite fragments after impact were selected for electron microscope scanning test to analyze the fracture failure characteristics. The fractal dimension was used to analyze the fragmentation degree of the granite fragments after impact and the scanning images of the fracture under electron microscopy. The influence of the image magnification selected during electron microscope scanning on the fractal dimension is discussed. The micro-cracking mechanism of granite induced by saturated water under impact load is briefly analyzed. The results show that the mineral composition of the saturated granite changes compared with the natural granite. The proportions of hornblende, albite, microcline, and quartz in the saturated granite decrease, while the proportion of kaolinite increases significantly. With the increase of initial damage, the dynamic peak stress of granite gradually decreases while the fragmentation degree and the fractal dimension of the block increase gradually, and the influence of initial damage on the fractal dimension of the block is greater than that of saturated water. With the increase of initial damage, more micro-cracks and debris appear in the fracture image, and the fractal dimension of the fracture image increases gradually. In a certain range, the fractal dimension of electron microscope scanning images increases with the increase of image magnification, but when the image exceeds a certain multiple, the fractal dimension will decrease. The research results can provide some theoretical and engineering references for the failure and instability mechanism analysis of disturbed water-saturated granite with initial damage in geotechnical engineering.
X-ray diffraction test was used to analyze the changes in the mineral composition of the granite before and after filling with water to study the effects of saturated water and initial damage degree on macroscopic and microscopic failure characteristics of granite under impact load. The Hopkinson device was used to carry out dynamic mechanical tests on the granite samples under different states to analyze the dynamic mechanical properties of the granite and the block size characteristics under different states. In addition, some of the granite fragments after impact were selected for electron microscope scanning test to analyze the fracture failure characteristics. The fractal dimension was used to analyze the fragmentation degree of the granite fragments after impact and the scanning images of the fracture under electron microscopy. The influence of the image magnification selected during electron microscope scanning on the fractal dimension is discussed. The micro-cracking mechanism of granite induced by saturated water under impact load is briefly analyzed. The results show that the mineral composition of the saturated granite changes compared with the natural granite. The proportions of hornblende, albite, microcline, and quartz in the saturated granite decrease, while the proportion of kaolinite increases significantly. With the increase of initial damage, the dynamic peak stress of granite gradually decreases while the fragmentation degree and the fractal dimension of the block increase gradually, and the influence of initial damage on the fractal dimension of the block is greater than that of saturated water. With the increase of initial damage, more micro-cracks and debris appear in the fracture image, and the fractal dimension of the fracture image increases gradually. In a certain range, the fractal dimension of electron microscope scanning images increases with the increase of image magnification, but when the image exceeds a certain multiple, the fractal dimension will decrease. The research results can provide some theoretical and engineering references for the failure and instability mechanism analysis of disturbed water-saturated granite with initial damage in geotechnical engineering.
2025,
45(1):
013102.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0082
Abstract:
When X-rays generated by high-altitude nuclear detonation irradiates on the shell structure of missile, blow-off impulse (BOI) and thermal shock waves generated may produce dynamic response and damage on it. The existing three one-dimensional theoretical models, Whitener, BBAY, and MBBAY, can only provide approximate BOI values and accurate results of peak pressure and other information are inaccessible. Solving this problem requires numerical calculations based on real physical laws. The numerical simulation program TSHOCK3D for X-ray thermal excitation wave is used to calculate the BOI and peak pressure to make a comparative analysis. An aluminum plate with a length and width of 4 mm and a thickness of 1 mm is set as the target for X-ray radiation. The range of the working conditions is 0.1−3.0 keV for the Planck’s blackbody temperatures and radiant energy flux are in the range of 220−400 J/cm2. The results indicate that the TSHOCK3D can give the results effectively and reliably. The simulation results are consistent with the theoretical models mentioned above. The BOI and peak pressure are approximately linear with the energy flux, while the maximum value exist for different blackbody temperatures.
When X-rays generated by high-altitude nuclear detonation irradiates on the shell structure of missile, blow-off impulse (BOI) and thermal shock waves generated may produce dynamic response and damage on it. The existing three one-dimensional theoretical models, Whitener, BBAY, and MBBAY, can only provide approximate BOI values and accurate results of peak pressure and other information are inaccessible. Solving this problem requires numerical calculations based on real physical laws. The numerical simulation program TSHOCK3D for X-ray thermal excitation wave is used to calculate the BOI and peak pressure to make a comparative analysis. An aluminum plate with a length and width of 4 mm and a thickness of 1 mm is set as the target for X-ray radiation. The range of the working conditions is 0.1−3.0 keV for the Planck’s blackbody temperatures and radiant energy flux are in the range of 220−400 J/cm2. The results indicate that the TSHOCK3D can give the results effectively and reliably. The simulation results are consistent with the theoretical models mentioned above. The BOI and peak pressure are approximately linear with the energy flux, while the maximum value exist for different blackbody temperatures.
2025,
45(1):
013103.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0095
Abstract:
As an environmentally friendly energy-absorbing material, shear-thickening fluid (STF) can be applied to protective structures to improve impact resistance. STF was obtained by mixing fumed silica particles with polyethylene glycol solution. It was then filled into a honeycomb core layer to make STF-filled honeycomb sandwich panels. Finally, the effect of STF on the impact resistance of the structure was explored. The impact force-displacement curves were obtained by using the drop weight impact experiment, and the effects of impact velocity (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 m/s), honeycomb aperture diameter (2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm), and wall thickness (0.04, 0.06, 0.08 mm) on the mechanical properties of the sandwich panel were studied. At the same time, digital image correlation technology was utilized, which is an optical method for measuring the deformation of the surface of an object. By comparing the pixel displacements in multiple images, the strain history and deflection field distribution of the back panel of the structure were obtained, and the low-velocity impact response process of the structure was discussed. The experimental results show that under low-velocity impact, there is bump deformation in the center area of the back panel of the STF-unfilled honeycomb sandwich panel, and there is obvious bulging deformation in the surrounding area. The central area of the back panel of the STF-filled honeycomb sandwich panels has a wider range of bump deformations and no bulging around it. The shear-thickening effect of STF can increase the honeycomb elements involved in energy absorption, expand the local deformation area of the structure, and reduce the deflection of the back panel of the structure. Increasing the impact velocity, increasing the honeycomb aperture diameter, or decreasing the wall thickness are all more conducive to the shear-thickening effect of STF. The results provide a reference for the application of STF in protective structures.
As an environmentally friendly energy-absorbing material, shear-thickening fluid (STF) can be applied to protective structures to improve impact resistance. STF was obtained by mixing fumed silica particles with polyethylene glycol solution. It was then filled into a honeycomb core layer to make STF-filled honeycomb sandwich panels. Finally, the effect of STF on the impact resistance of the structure was explored. The impact force-displacement curves were obtained by using the drop weight impact experiment, and the effects of impact velocity (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 m/s), honeycomb aperture diameter (2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm), and wall thickness (0.04, 0.06, 0.08 mm) on the mechanical properties of the sandwich panel were studied. At the same time, digital image correlation technology was utilized, which is an optical method for measuring the deformation of the surface of an object. By comparing the pixel displacements in multiple images, the strain history and deflection field distribution of the back panel of the structure were obtained, and the low-velocity impact response process of the structure was discussed. The experimental results show that under low-velocity impact, there is bump deformation in the center area of the back panel of the STF-unfilled honeycomb sandwich panel, and there is obvious bulging deformation in the surrounding area. The central area of the back panel of the STF-filled honeycomb sandwich panels has a wider range of bump deformations and no bulging around it. The shear-thickening effect of STF can increase the honeycomb elements involved in energy absorption, expand the local deformation area of the structure, and reduce the deflection of the back panel of the structure. Increasing the impact velocity, increasing the honeycomb aperture diameter, or decreasing the wall thickness are all more conducive to the shear-thickening effect of STF. The results provide a reference for the application of STF in protective structures.
2025,
45(1):
013301.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0061
Abstract:
Due to the high compressive/tensile strengths and fracture toughness, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has great application potential in protective structures against the attack of earth penetrating weapons. Accurately evaluating the damage and failure and establishing reliable design methods of UHPC shields against the combination of penetration and explosion of warheads can provide a helpful reference for protective structure design and resistance improvement. In this study, combined tests of 105 mm-caliber projectile penetration test and 5 kg TNT explosion test on semi-infinite UHPC target were conducted first. The detailed test data of the projectile and target under penetration and the combined effect of penetration and explosion were recorded. Then, a finite element model of UHPC under penetration and explosion was established. By conducting the numerical simulations of the above conducted test and the existing prefabricated hole charge explosion test on the finite UHPC slab, as well as comprehensively comparing the destroy depth and cracking dimension of the target, the reliability of the established finite element model and the corresponding analysis approach in predicting the damage and failure of UHPC shield against the combination of penetration and explosion of warheads were validated. Finally, the perforation limit and scabbing limit of the UHPC shield under the combination of penetration and explosion of three typical prototype warheads, i.e., SDB, WDU-43/B, and BLU-109/B, were determined and compared with those of normal strength concrete shield. The results show that, the perforation limit and scabbing limit of the UHPC shield against the above three warheads are in ranges of 1.30−2.60 m and 1.70−5.00 m, respectively. The corresponding critical perforation and scabbing coefficients are in the ranges of 1.81−2.17 and 2.46−4.17, respectively. Compared with the normal strength concrete shield, the cracking diameter of the UHPC shield is reduced by 34.4%−42.4%. The perforation limit and scabbing limit are reduced by 7.1%−31.6% and 39.7%−52.8%, respectively. The present work can provide an analysis method and reference for the resistance evaluation and design of the UHPC shield.
Due to the high compressive/tensile strengths and fracture toughness, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has great application potential in protective structures against the attack of earth penetrating weapons. Accurately evaluating the damage and failure and establishing reliable design methods of UHPC shields against the combination of penetration and explosion of warheads can provide a helpful reference for protective structure design and resistance improvement. In this study, combined tests of 105 mm-caliber projectile penetration test and 5 kg TNT explosion test on semi-infinite UHPC target were conducted first. The detailed test data of the projectile and target under penetration and the combined effect of penetration and explosion were recorded. Then, a finite element model of UHPC under penetration and explosion was established. By conducting the numerical simulations of the above conducted test and the existing prefabricated hole charge explosion test on the finite UHPC slab, as well as comprehensively comparing the destroy depth and cracking dimension of the target, the reliability of the established finite element model and the corresponding analysis approach in predicting the damage and failure of UHPC shield against the combination of penetration and explosion of warheads were validated. Finally, the perforation limit and scabbing limit of the UHPC shield under the combination of penetration and explosion of three typical prototype warheads, i.e., SDB, WDU-43/B, and BLU-109/B, were determined and compared with those of normal strength concrete shield. The results show that, the perforation limit and scabbing limit of the UHPC shield against the above three warheads are in ranges of 1.30−2.60 m and 1.70−5.00 m, respectively. The corresponding critical perforation and scabbing coefficients are in the ranges of 1.81−2.17 and 2.46−4.17, respectively. Compared with the normal strength concrete shield, the cracking diameter of the UHPC shield is reduced by 34.4%−42.4%. The perforation limit and scabbing limit are reduced by 7.1%−31.6% and 39.7%−52.8%, respectively. The present work can provide an analysis method and reference for the resistance evaluation and design of the UHPC shield.
2025,
45(1):
013302.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0145
Abstract:
In order to explore the structural response characteristics of projectile obliquely penetrating granite target, based on a 30 mm ballistic gun platform, the tests of projectile obliquely penetrating granite target were carried out, and the damage parameters of projectile structure under non-normal penetration were obtained. On this basis, combined with the numerical simulation, the deformation and fracture mechanism of the projectile structure of the projectile obliquely penetrating the granite target are studied, and the influence of the initial conditions of penetration on the structural response of the projectile is analyzed. The results show that the projectile is prone to bending and fracture when it is not penetrating the granite target. The asymmetric force on the head and tail of the projectile is the main factor affecting the response characteristics of the projectile. The degree of deformation and failure of the projectile is determined by the peak value of the angular velocity difference between the head and tail of the projectile. As the yaw increases, the bending degree of the projectile increases linearly, and the projectile breaks when the yaw increases to 8°. With the increase of the impact angle, the bending degree of the projectile increases first, followed by decrease and then increase again. When the impact angle is 15°, the bending degree of the projectile is the smallest. When the impact angle reaches 30°, the projectile breaks. Compared with the impact angle, the yaw has a more significant effect on the response behavior of the projectile structure. When the yaw and impact angle are combined, the introduction of the impact angle will increase the critical fracture positive yaw of the projectile, and the negative yaw will weaken the ability of the projectile to resist bending deformation and fracture. When the impact velocity is greater than1600 m/s, the impact velocity of the projectile becomes the main controlling factor for the different response behaviors of the projectile.
In order to explore the structural response characteristics of projectile obliquely penetrating granite target, based on a 30 mm ballistic gun platform, the tests of projectile obliquely penetrating granite target were carried out, and the damage parameters of projectile structure under non-normal penetration were obtained. On this basis, combined with the numerical simulation, the deformation and fracture mechanism of the projectile structure of the projectile obliquely penetrating the granite target are studied, and the influence of the initial conditions of penetration on the structural response of the projectile is analyzed. The results show that the projectile is prone to bending and fracture when it is not penetrating the granite target. The asymmetric force on the head and tail of the projectile is the main factor affecting the response characteristics of the projectile. The degree of deformation and failure of the projectile is determined by the peak value of the angular velocity difference between the head and tail of the projectile. As the yaw increases, the bending degree of the projectile increases linearly, and the projectile breaks when the yaw increases to 8°. With the increase of the impact angle, the bending degree of the projectile increases first, followed by decrease and then increase again. When the impact angle is 15°, the bending degree of the projectile is the smallest. When the impact angle reaches 30°, the projectile breaks. Compared with the impact angle, the yaw has a more significant effect on the response behavior of the projectile structure. When the yaw and impact angle are combined, the introduction of the impact angle will increase the critical fracture positive yaw of the projectile, and the negative yaw will weaken the ability of the projectile to resist bending deformation and fracture. When the impact velocity is greater than
2025,
45(1):
014201.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0070
Abstract:
Silicone rubber has been widely used as a typical sandwich-structure or cushion-structure material in various high pressure loading environments. Under pressure loading of up to tens of GPa, silicone rubber may undergo shock decomposition reaction, and the decomposition products contain gas-solid mixture. Numerical simulation without the shock decomposition of silicone rubber cannot interpret some complex physical phenomena observed in detonation driven experiment. In order to illustrate the shock decomposition effect of silicone rubber, a simple shock decomposition model for silicone rubber is proposed based on the existing physical knowledge. By using the simple shock decomposition model for silicone rubber, the simulations of the experiment setup of detonation driven silicone rubber foam are carried out, and the simulated free surface velocities are compared with the experiments. The results show that the shock decomposition of silicone rubber can reasonably interpret the two grotesque phenomena observed in the experiment. During the shock decomposition process, the first incident pressure of silicone rubber would relax around the critical shock decomposition pressure for a period of time. As a result, the free surface velocity of steel plate exhibits a platform as observed in the experiment during the first take-off process. The compressibility of gas phase products of silicone rubber after shock decomposition is much higher than the solid/fluid materials, so more energy in the first incident wave is consumed to compress gas products to do work, leading to energy attenuation and peak pressure reduction when the first incident wave propagates to the outer surface of steel plate. Consequently, the peak value of the first take-off free surface velocity of steel plate decreases. Insight into the dynamic behavior of silicone rubber at high pressures is particularly valuable for predicting their response to extreme conditions, and it contributes to a deeper understanding of such experimental phenomena and to the proposal of a more refined shock decomposition model for silicone rubber.
Silicone rubber has been widely used as a typical sandwich-structure or cushion-structure material in various high pressure loading environments. Under pressure loading of up to tens of GPa, silicone rubber may undergo shock decomposition reaction, and the decomposition products contain gas-solid mixture. Numerical simulation without the shock decomposition of silicone rubber cannot interpret some complex physical phenomena observed in detonation driven experiment. In order to illustrate the shock decomposition effect of silicone rubber, a simple shock decomposition model for silicone rubber is proposed based on the existing physical knowledge. By using the simple shock decomposition model for silicone rubber, the simulations of the experiment setup of detonation driven silicone rubber foam are carried out, and the simulated free surface velocities are compared with the experiments. The results show that the shock decomposition of silicone rubber can reasonably interpret the two grotesque phenomena observed in the experiment. During the shock decomposition process, the first incident pressure of silicone rubber would relax around the critical shock decomposition pressure for a period of time. As a result, the free surface velocity of steel plate exhibits a platform as observed in the experiment during the first take-off process. The compressibility of gas phase products of silicone rubber after shock decomposition is much higher than the solid/fluid materials, so more energy in the first incident wave is consumed to compress gas products to do work, leading to energy attenuation and peak pressure reduction when the first incident wave propagates to the outer surface of steel plate. Consequently, the peak value of the first take-off free surface velocity of steel plate decreases. Insight into the dynamic behavior of silicone rubber at high pressures is particularly valuable for predicting their response to extreme conditions, and it contributes to a deeper understanding of such experimental phenomena and to the proposal of a more refined shock decomposition model for silicone rubber.
2025,
45(1):
015101.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0053
Abstract:
Damage assessment of building structures plays an important role in military operations and engineering protection design. However, there is a lack of high-efficiency and validated damage assessment methods due to the complexity, variety, and large size of building structures. Therefore, a structural damage assessment method was proposed based on the high-precision numerical simulation analysis, in which the blast loadings, as well as the damage degrees of members, rooms, and building structures, were comprehensively considered. Firstly, the typical explosion tests and collapse accidents of reinforced concrete (RC) structures and masonry walls were numerically reproduced to verify the reliability of the numerical simulation approach for masonry-infilled RC frame structures. Subsequently, the blast-resistant analysis of a typical three-story masonry-infilled RC frame structure was conducted under internal explosions of different charge weights (25−200 kg TNT), including the propagation of blast waves, structural damage, and scattering of infilled walls. Besides, the proposed high-efficiency assessment method exhibited four key characteristics: (1) the concept of mirror explosion source and the non-linear shock addition rules were combined to predict the internal blast loadings in central and adjacent rooms; (2) the damage degrees of structural and non-structural members, i.e., beams, slabs, columns, and infilled walls, were determined by the equivalent single degree of freedom method; (3) the importance factor of members was considered and weighted to evaluate the damage degree of the room; (4) the influence of usage and location of each room on the damage degree of the building structure was considered. Finally, the proposed assessment method was employed to predict the aforementioned explosion scenarios. It derives that the RC frame structures exhibit slight, moderate, and severe damage under the explosions of 25, 100, and 200 kg TNT, respectively. The predicted damage degrees are identical to the simulation results, while the calculation time is reduced by over 99%. Therefore, the proposed method possesses reliability and timeliness in damage assessment of building structures.
Damage assessment of building structures plays an important role in military operations and engineering protection design. However, there is a lack of high-efficiency and validated damage assessment methods due to the complexity, variety, and large size of building structures. Therefore, a structural damage assessment method was proposed based on the high-precision numerical simulation analysis, in which the blast loadings, as well as the damage degrees of members, rooms, and building structures, were comprehensively considered. Firstly, the typical explosion tests and collapse accidents of reinforced concrete (RC) structures and masonry walls were numerically reproduced to verify the reliability of the numerical simulation approach for masonry-infilled RC frame structures. Subsequently, the blast-resistant analysis of a typical three-story masonry-infilled RC frame structure was conducted under internal explosions of different charge weights (25−200 kg TNT), including the propagation of blast waves, structural damage, and scattering of infilled walls. Besides, the proposed high-efficiency assessment method exhibited four key characteristics: (1) the concept of mirror explosion source and the non-linear shock addition rules were combined to predict the internal blast loadings in central and adjacent rooms; (2) the damage degrees of structural and non-structural members, i.e., beams, slabs, columns, and infilled walls, were determined by the equivalent single degree of freedom method; (3) the importance factor of members was considered and weighted to evaluate the damage degree of the room; (4) the influence of usage and location of each room on the damage degree of the building structure was considered. Finally, the proposed assessment method was employed to predict the aforementioned explosion scenarios. It derives that the RC frame structures exhibit slight, moderate, and severe damage under the explosions of 25, 100, and 200 kg TNT, respectively. The predicted damage degrees are identical to the simulation results, while the calculation time is reduced by over 99%. Therefore, the proposed method possesses reliability and timeliness in damage assessment of building structures.
2025,
45(1):
015201.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0023
Abstract:
Simultaneous or slightly different explosions at multiple points in concrete medium can generate a complex superposition and aggregation effect of ground shock waves, significantly enhancing the pressure of ground shock waves in a specific area and greatly improving the destructive power of the explosion. To obtain the explosion aggregation effect and ground shock propagation attenuation law under the different arrangement of multi-point explosive sources, field tests were first carried out on single and seven-point aggregated explosions in concrete. Then, the reliability of the RHT material model parameters and the SPH numerical algorithm are verified based on experimental data. On this basis the orthogonal design method and gray system theory on the multi-point detonation parameters are adopted for design optimization. Gray correlation coefficients and gray correlations between scaled charge spacing, scaled active charge height, scaled detonation time difference and peak pressure at different proportional bursting center distances are established. Finally, by carrying out single-objective factor optimization and multi-objective factor optimization, a set of preferred combinations of the factors is determined, and simulation tests are conducted to verify the results. The analysis results show that the RHT model of concrete material and the SPH algorithm can reasonably predict the shock wave propagation attenuation characteristics of multipoint charge explosions at different scaled bursting center distances as well as the induced damage and destruction of concrete. The main factors affecting the impact of the ground shock aggregation of explosive effect, in order of magnitude, are: scaled charge spacing, scaled detonation time difference and scaled active charge height. Under the conditions of the present test, the optimized detonation parameters are found as: the proportional charge spacing is 0.549 m/kg1/3, the proportional detonation time difference is 0.239 m/kg1/3, the proportional active charge height is 0. This set of parameters will result in the best ground shock aggregation effect, being up to 4.7 times the ground shock pressure produced by the same amount of single-point group charging.
Simultaneous or slightly different explosions at multiple points in concrete medium can generate a complex superposition and aggregation effect of ground shock waves, significantly enhancing the pressure of ground shock waves in a specific area and greatly improving the destructive power of the explosion. To obtain the explosion aggregation effect and ground shock propagation attenuation law under the different arrangement of multi-point explosive sources, field tests were first carried out on single and seven-point aggregated explosions in concrete. Then, the reliability of the RHT material model parameters and the SPH numerical algorithm are verified based on experimental data. On this basis the orthogonal design method and gray system theory on the multi-point detonation parameters are adopted for design optimization. Gray correlation coefficients and gray correlations between scaled charge spacing, scaled active charge height, scaled detonation time difference and peak pressure at different proportional bursting center distances are established. Finally, by carrying out single-objective factor optimization and multi-objective factor optimization, a set of preferred combinations of the factors is determined, and simulation tests are conducted to verify the results. The analysis results show that the RHT model of concrete material and the SPH algorithm can reasonably predict the shock wave propagation attenuation characteristics of multipoint charge explosions at different scaled bursting center distances as well as the induced damage and destruction of concrete. The main factors affecting the impact of the ground shock aggregation of explosive effect, in order of magnitude, are: scaled charge spacing, scaled detonation time difference and scaled active charge height. Under the conditions of the present test, the optimized detonation parameters are found as: the proportional charge spacing is 0.549 m/kg1/3, the proportional detonation time difference is 0.239 m/kg1/3, the proportional active charge height is 0. This set of parameters will result in the best ground shock aggregation effect, being up to 4.7 times the ground shock pressure produced by the same amount of single-point group charging.
2025,
45(1):
015202.
doi: 10.11883/bzycj-2024-0064
Abstract:
Sympathetic detonation is defined as the phenomenon where the detonation pressure in one borehole causes explosives in another adjacent borehole to be detonated through an inert medium. It can increase the stress wave and the value of peak particle velocity, even causing fly rock to be thrown far away. These effects can impact the safety of blasting operation, slope stability, and blasting effects. Sympathetic detonation was identified by comparing the fluctuation difference of recorded blast-induced vibration signals. To investigate the mechanism of sympathetic detonation and methods of preventing sympathetic detonation in water-rich fissure open-pit mines, numerical simulation and field tests were adopted to analyze the effects of parameters on the occurrence of sympathetic detonation, such as the quantity of donor charge, crack width, and distance between charges. These results indicated that the borehole pressure increased with the decrease in decoupled charge coefficient, the increase of the crack width between boreholes (0.25−1.00 cm), and the decrease in the distance between boreholes. By using a wave-blocking tube, filling rock power, or setting up an air gap, the impact pressure produced by the donor charge was transmitted to the acceptor charge through the water-rich cracks. These methods made impact pressure lower than the critical detonation pressure of the emulsion explosive, which could prevent the sympathetic detonation of the accepted charge. Based on the field tests and simulated results, rock power filling was the best method of preventing sympathetic detonation when there was a single crack between the boreholes. Meanwhile, using a wave-blocking tube with a thickness of 2.6 mm was the best method of preventing sympathetic detonation when there were multiple cracks between the boreholes. Above all, the proposed detection method and obtained technologies provide the theory and guidance for preventing sympathetic detonation, which leads to improved blasting effects and the safety of blasting operations.
Sympathetic detonation is defined as the phenomenon where the detonation pressure in one borehole causes explosives in another adjacent borehole to be detonated through an inert medium. It can increase the stress wave and the value of peak particle velocity, even causing fly rock to be thrown far away. These effects can impact the safety of blasting operation, slope stability, and blasting effects. Sympathetic detonation was identified by comparing the fluctuation difference of recorded blast-induced vibration signals. To investigate the mechanism of sympathetic detonation and methods of preventing sympathetic detonation in water-rich fissure open-pit mines, numerical simulation and field tests were adopted to analyze the effects of parameters on the occurrence of sympathetic detonation, such as the quantity of donor charge, crack width, and distance between charges. These results indicated that the borehole pressure increased with the decrease in decoupled charge coefficient, the increase of the crack width between boreholes (0.25−1.00 cm), and the decrease in the distance between boreholes. By using a wave-blocking tube, filling rock power, or setting up an air gap, the impact pressure produced by the donor charge was transmitted to the acceptor charge through the water-rich cracks. These methods made impact pressure lower than the critical detonation pressure of the emulsion explosive, which could prevent the sympathetic detonation of the accepted charge. Based on the field tests and simulated results, rock power filling was the best method of preventing sympathetic detonation when there was a single crack between the boreholes. Meanwhile, using a wave-blocking tube with a thickness of 2.6 mm was the best method of preventing sympathetic detonation when there were multiple cracks between the boreholes. Above all, the proposed detection method and obtained technologies provide the theory and guidance for preventing sympathetic detonation, which leads to improved blasting effects and the safety of blasting operations.
