Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of the Australian Challenge.

Abstract

The Australian Challenge was a set of experiments chosen as a test case to establish how well computer calculations can model the blast overpressure around a complex set of structures. This paper presents the first three dImensional calculation on the Australian Challenge using CFD codes. These codes have been developed at AMRL and the Australian Challenge represents their first test in a real world' scenario. The calculations show good agreement with the experimental results. The program can now be used with a good degree of confidence in modelling other complex scenarios, reducing the need for expensive experimentation. The safety aspects of any changes in operational procedure can be evaluated quickly and efficiently. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA304021

Entities

People

  • G. Kemister

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Concrete
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Near Field
  • Overpressure
  • Retaining Walls
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).