Title
Single point methods for determining blast wave injury
Author
Teland, J.A.
van Doormaal, J.C.A.M.
van der Horst, M.J.
Svinsas, E.
Publication year
2011
Abstract
Models for calculating human injury from a blast wave are examined. The Axelsson BTD model is able to give injury estimates also for complex shock waves, but is difficult to use in practise since it requires input from four pressure sensors on a BTD (Blast Test Device) in the specific location. To find the injury in other places, a new experiment or simulation has to be performed. However, several SP (Single Point) methods for injury calculation are seen to exist, where the side-on pressure history in the given location is the only required input parameter. To determine the accuracy of these models, a large numerical study was performed for various charge sizes at different distances. The estimates of the SP-models were compared with Axelsson BTD and in general seen to be in good agreement.
Subject
Mechatronics, Mechanics & Materials
EBP - Explosions, Ballistics & Protection
TS - Technical Sciences
Safety
Blast waves
Injuries
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TNO identifier
427629
Report number
FFI-rapport 2011/00130
Publisher
Forsvarets Forskningsinstitutt / Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), Kjeller
ISBN
9788246418780
Document type
report