Probabilistic Model for Debris Hazards from Explosions,

Abstract

The sample case demonstrates the applicability of the probabilistic approach to the debris hazard problem, although test data are lacking to verify the prediction. It must be emphasized that all five input probability density functions are crude and unsophisticated for preliminary demonstration purposes and can be easily improved or modified when more empirical data and/or theories are developed. The Monte Carlo random trajectory simulation program will be further developed to include the initial launch height, negative launch angle, and multiple mesh elements, Field tests on various building and charge characteristics are also planned for later stages of the project to obtain, improve, and verify the five input probability density functions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP000485

Entities

People

  • Louis Huang

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Demonstrations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Field Tests
  • Mathematics
  • Models
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Density Functions
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories
  • Virginia

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Explosive Engineering.