Detonation Wave Propagation and Interaction with Transportation Infrastructure

Author

Kakkattukuzhy M. Isaac, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Pavan Shivaram
William P. Schonberg, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
C. Renfro

Abstract

Propagation of the blast wave caused by hydrogen-air detonation, and the blast wave interaction with a transportation infrastructure are studied. A cylindrical blast wave and a planar blast wave are investigated. RHT-35MPA concrete is the material used for a wall to model the interaction. The blast wave-structure interaction shows that the structure can fail in different modes depending on the material properties. Concrete has failure features quite distinct from metals such as steel and aluminum.

Recommended Citation

K. M. Isaac et al., "Detonation Wave Propagation and Interaction with Transportation Infrastructure," Proceedings of the 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2006, Reno, NV), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 2007.

Meeting Name

45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2007: Jan. 8-11, Reno, NV)

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Second Department

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Cylindrical Blast Wave; Planar Blast Wave; Concrete; Detonation waves

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

11 Jan 2007