Impact and blast mitigation using locally resonant woodpile metamaterials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2016.09.006
Abstract: Abstract We numerically and experimentally investigate impact/blast-induced shock mitigation using a quasi-1D woodpile mechanical metamaterial consisting of slender cylindrical rods. In this system, nonlinear stress waves generated by the impact or blast are coupled with… read more here.
Keywords: blast mitigation; mitigation; impact blast; mitigation using ... See more keywords
On the Blast Mitigation Ability of Multiple V-Shape Deflectors
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8708974
Abstract: This paper presents a 2D numerical study of v-shape deflectors subjected to high explosive charge detonation. The literature provides many papers concerning the appropriate geometry of blast protection deflectors. Such structures require a relatively high… read more here.
Keywords: deflector; shape; blast mitigation; shape deflectors ... See more keywords
Explosion Test and Numerical Simulation of Coated Reinforced Concrete Slab Based on BLAST Mitigation Polyurea Coating Performance
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15072607
Abstract: The mechanical strength, thermal stability, thermal performance, and microstructure of Qtech T26 blast mitigation polyurea (T26 polyurea) were studied using quasi-static and dynamic mechanical experiments, thermogravimetric experiments, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)… read more here.
Keywords: explosion; blast mitigation; polyurea; coated reinforced ... See more keywords