Centrifugal Modeling Techniques,
Abstract
This research effort explored the feasibility of using a centrifuge as an experimental simulator to measure free-field blast parameters very near the explosive charge. A series of experimental blast events was conducted in the 30 g to 80 g range using the centrifuge test facility located at Kirtland AFB New Mexico. The results of these tests concluded that the use of a centrifuge simulator is a workable concept for the determination of blast parameters. The simulation of high-explosive effects through gravity scaling permits the use of small charges in the centrifuge simulator and it can easily be refurbished after each test. More importantly, the use of the centrifuge simulator preserves the gravity scaling relationships which are usually distorted during replica model testing. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP001751
Entities
People
- Paul L. Rosengren Jr