Shockwave Uniformity Associated with Various Free Air Burst Configurations

Author

Phillip R. Mulligan, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Jacob Miller, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Examination of the shockwave expansion from a free air burst (FAB) explosion. Two different geometries were examined with different suspension systems. The literature review and results illustrate how the FAB is set up affects the measurable blast pressure.

Recommended Citation

P. R. Mulligan and J. Miller, "Shockwave Uniformity Associated with Various Free Air Burst Configurations," Proceedings of the International Society of Explosive Engineers 43nd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique (2017, Orlando, FL), International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE), Jan 2017.

Meeting Name

43nd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique (2017: Jan. 29-Feb. 1, Orlando, FL)

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Second Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2017 International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2017