Probability Formulas for Describing Fragment Size Distributions

Abstract

Mott's distribution has long been used to describe fragment populations which result from the detonation of shells filled with high explosive. This distribution is a special case of more general probability distributions in widespread use for far different applications. Still it can be given a rational basis by means of a derivation which employs appropriate ideas about randomly distributed defects in solids. Methods of grouping fragment populations are discussed and applications of a general probability distribution are made to a number of cases of natural fragmentation. In addition, an application is made to a case of partially controlled fragmentation, illustrating the versatility of this approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA102350

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  • James Dehn

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Distribution Functions
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Explosive Warheads
  • Explosives
  • Fragmentation
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Munitions
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Random Variables
  • Statistical Distributions
  • Statistics
  • United States
  • Warheads

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