Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions....Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.展开更多
Researchers have achieved notable advancements over the years in exploring ship damage and stability resulting from underwater explosions(UNDEX).However,numerous challenges and open questions remain in this field.In t...Researchers have achieved notable advancements over the years in exploring ship damage and stability resulting from underwater explosions(UNDEX).However,numerous challenges and open questions remain in this field.In this study,the research progress of UNDEX load is first reviewed,which covers the explosion load during the shock wave and bubble pulsation stages.Subsequently,the research progress of ship damage caused by UNDEX is reviewed from two aspects:contact explosion and noncontact explosion.Finally,the research progress of ship navigation stability caused by UNDEX is reviewed from three aspects:natural factors,ship’s internal factors,and explosion factors.Analysis reveals that most existing research has focused on the damage to displacement ships caused by UNDEX.Meanwhile,less attention has been paid to the damage and stability of non-displacement ships caused by UNDEX,which are worthy of discussion.展开更多
The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic re...The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic response of reinforced concrete blast doors with four-sided restraints in confined space. Explosion tests with TNT charges ranging from 0.15 kg to 0.4 kg were conducted in a confined space,capturing overpressure loads and the dynamic response of the blast door. An internal explosion model incorporating the afterburning effect was developed using LS-DYNA software and validated against experimental data. The results reveal that the TNT afterburning effect amplifies both the initial peak overpressure and the quasi-static overpressure, resulting in increased deformation of the blast door.Within the 0.15-0.4 kg charge range, the initial overpressure peak and quasi-static overpressure increased by an average of 1.79 times and 2.21 times, respectively. Additionally, the afterburning effect enhanced the blast door's deflection by 177%. Compared to open-space scenarios, the cumulative deflection of the blast door due to repeated shock wave impacts is significantly greater in confined spaces. Furthermore, the quasi-static pressure arising from the structural constraints sustains the blast door's deflection at a high level.展开更多
Gas explosions are a frequent hazard in underground confined spaces in the process of urban development.Liquid sedimentary layers,commonly present in these environments,have not been sufficiently studied in terms of t...Gas explosions are a frequent hazard in underground confined spaces in the process of urban development.Liquid sedimentary layers,commonly present in these environments,have not been sufficiently studied in terms of their impact on explosion dynamics.This study aims to investigate how gas-liquid two-phase environments in confined underground spaces affect the explosion characteristics of natural gas.To achieve this,experiments are conducted to examine the propagation of natural gas explosions in water and diesel layers,focusing on the influence of liquid properties and the liquid fullness degree(Lx)on explosion behavior.The results indicate that the presence of a liquid layer after the initial ignition stage significantly attenuates both the peak overpressure and the rise speed of pressure,in comparison to the natural gas conditions.During the subsequent explosive reaction,the evaporation and combustion of the diesel surface resulted in a distinct double-peak pressure rise profile in the diesel layer,with the second peak notably exceeding the first peak.Under conditions with a liquid sedimentary layer,the flame propagation velocities range from 6.53 to 34.1 m/s,while the overpressure peaks vary between 0.157 and 0.255 MPa.The explosion duration in both the water and diesel layer environments is approximately twice as long as that of the natural gas explosion,although the underlying mechanisms differ.In the diesel layer,the prolonged explosion time is attributed to the evaporation and combustion of the diesel,while in the water layer,the flame propagation velocity is significantly reduced.Under the experimental conditions,the maximum explosion energy reached 7.15×10~6J,corresponding to a TNT equivalent of 1.7.The peak overpressure surpassed the threshold for human fatality as defined by overpressure standards,posing a potential risk of damage to large steel-frame structures.The explosion shockwave in diesel layer conditions(L_(d)=0%,5%,7.5%,12.5%)and water layer(L_(w)=12.5%)conditions is observed to be sufficient to damage earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete.This study investigates the impact of sediment layer thickness and composition on gas explosions,and evaluates the associated explosion energy to assess human injuries and structural damage in underground environments.The findings of this study provide a scientific reference for urban underground safety.展开更多
Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.Thi...Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.This study investigates the blasting effects and underlying mechanisms of concrete frustums subjected to contact explosions,employing both numerical simulations and field tests.It focuses on the effects of top and side blasting,with particular emphasis on fracture modes,damage patterns,and fragment sizes,as well as the causes of different failure modes and the propagation of stress waves.The study also explores the blasting effects of detonating explosives at varying positions along the side and with different charge amounts.The results show that side-blasting leads to complete fragmentation,with tensile waves playing a significant role in creating extensive damage zones that propagate parallel to the frustum's outer surface,concentrating damage near the surface.During top-blasting,the upper half of the frustum undergoes fragmentation,while the lower half experiences cracking.Tensile waves propagate from the top to the bottom surface,forming larger blocks in regions with lower wave intensity.Three distinct damage zones within the frustum were identified,and a series of mathematical formulas were derived to describe the relationship between the maximum fragment size and charge mass.As the charge mass increased from 1.0 kg to 4.0 kg,the maximum fragment size decreased.Detonation at the center of the frustum's side resulted in the most severe fragmentation,with a 51.8%reduction in fragment size compared to other detonation positions.Finally,four broken modes were classified,each influenced by charge mass and explosive location.This study provides valuable insights for optimizing civil blasting operations and designing protective engineering structures.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.12472399)。
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC)columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations.However,few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under offcentral explosions.A field blast experiment was conducted under close-in explosion with varying detonation offset distances(0 m,0.5 m,and 1 m),the overpressure load and dynamic responses of the full-scale RC columns were measured.Compared with the centrally detonated condition,a relative offset distance of 1.67 decreases the maximum and residual deflections of the RC column by 16.8%and 21.4%,respectively,while increasing the maximum and residual support rotations by 24.7%and 17.8%.Based on the experimental results,a theoretical model was proposed that considers the detonation location and charge mass,boundary conditions,axial compression ratio and material properties.The theoretical model exhibited good agreement with the experimental results,with prediction errors below 10%for both maximum and residual deflection.The effects of parameters were analyzed,and it indicated that an increase in offset distance results in decreased maximum and residual deflections but an increased support angle,thereby exacerbating damage.Higher axial load ratio,span-depth ratio,and longitudinal reinforcement ratio reduce both deflections and support angle.Additionally,a rapid method to predict the maximum and residual deflection of RC columns under off-central blast loading was also proposed based on the Generalized Regression Neural Network(GRNN).Eleven features which related to the RC column properties and the blast characteristics were used in the training process of GRNN,and accurate predictions were achieved with prediction errors within 20%.This study fills the gap in predicting the dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosion,providing valuable references for blast-resistant design.
基金Supported by the Key R&D Program of Heilongjiang Province(Grant No.JD22A024)the Science Fund for Excellent Youth Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(Grant No.YQ2021E010).
文摘Researchers have achieved notable advancements over the years in exploring ship damage and stability resulting from underwater explosions(UNDEX).However,numerous challenges and open questions remain in this field.In this study,the research progress of UNDEX load is first reviewed,which covers the explosion load during the shock wave and bubble pulsation stages.Subsequently,the research progress of ship damage caused by UNDEX is reviewed from two aspects:contact explosion and noncontact explosion.Finally,the research progress of ship navigation stability caused by UNDEX is reviewed from three aspects:natural factors,ship’s internal factors,and explosion factors.Analysis reveals that most existing research has focused on the damage to displacement ships caused by UNDEX.Meanwhile,less attention has been paid to the damage and stability of non-displacement ships caused by UNDEX,which are worthy of discussion.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52278504)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK20220141)。
文摘The afterburning of TNT and structural constraints in confined spaces significantly amplify the blast load,leading to severe structural damage. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the enhanced dynamic response of reinforced concrete blast doors with four-sided restraints in confined space. Explosion tests with TNT charges ranging from 0.15 kg to 0.4 kg were conducted in a confined space,capturing overpressure loads and the dynamic response of the blast door. An internal explosion model incorporating the afterburning effect was developed using LS-DYNA software and validated against experimental data. The results reveal that the TNT afterburning effect amplifies both the initial peak overpressure and the quasi-static overpressure, resulting in increased deformation of the blast door.Within the 0.15-0.4 kg charge range, the initial overpressure peak and quasi-static overpressure increased by an average of 1.79 times and 2.21 times, respectively. Additionally, the afterburning effect enhanced the blast door's deflection by 177%. Compared to open-space scenarios, the cumulative deflection of the blast door due to repeated shock wave impacts is significantly greater in confined spaces. Furthermore, the quasi-static pressure arising from the structural constraints sustains the blast door's deflection at a high level.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project Approval Number:52404270)Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program(BX20230427)+2 种基金Postdoctoral Surface Fund Grants(2023M743874)Research Start-up Fund of China University of Petroleum(Beijing)(2462023XKBH017)Fundamental Research Project Grant of China Academy of Safety Science and Technology(2023JBKY07)。
文摘Gas explosions are a frequent hazard in underground confined spaces in the process of urban development.Liquid sedimentary layers,commonly present in these environments,have not been sufficiently studied in terms of their impact on explosion dynamics.This study aims to investigate how gas-liquid two-phase environments in confined underground spaces affect the explosion characteristics of natural gas.To achieve this,experiments are conducted to examine the propagation of natural gas explosions in water and diesel layers,focusing on the influence of liquid properties and the liquid fullness degree(Lx)on explosion behavior.The results indicate that the presence of a liquid layer after the initial ignition stage significantly attenuates both the peak overpressure and the rise speed of pressure,in comparison to the natural gas conditions.During the subsequent explosive reaction,the evaporation and combustion of the diesel surface resulted in a distinct double-peak pressure rise profile in the diesel layer,with the second peak notably exceeding the first peak.Under conditions with a liquid sedimentary layer,the flame propagation velocities range from 6.53 to 34.1 m/s,while the overpressure peaks vary between 0.157 and 0.255 MPa.The explosion duration in both the water and diesel layer environments is approximately twice as long as that of the natural gas explosion,although the underlying mechanisms differ.In the diesel layer,the prolonged explosion time is attributed to the evaporation and combustion of the diesel,while in the water layer,the flame propagation velocity is significantly reduced.Under the experimental conditions,the maximum explosion energy reached 7.15×10~6J,corresponding to a TNT equivalent of 1.7.The peak overpressure surpassed the threshold for human fatality as defined by overpressure standards,posing a potential risk of damage to large steel-frame structures.The explosion shockwave in diesel layer conditions(L_(d)=0%,5%,7.5%,12.5%)and water layer(L_(w)=12.5%)conditions is observed to be sufficient to damage earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete.This study investigates the impact of sediment layer thickness and composition on gas explosions,and evaluates the associated explosion energy to assess human injuries and structural damage in underground environments.The findings of this study provide a scientific reference for urban underground safety.
基金the support provided by the Technology Innovation Project (Grant No. KYGYZB002201) for the research work
文摘Investigating the blast effects and mechanisms on typical finite-sized obstacles is essential for optimizing defense strategies and designing more robust barriers to deter terrorists and protect critical locations.This study investigates the blasting effects and underlying mechanisms of concrete frustums subjected to contact explosions,employing both numerical simulations and field tests.It focuses on the effects of top and side blasting,with particular emphasis on fracture modes,damage patterns,and fragment sizes,as well as the causes of different failure modes and the propagation of stress waves.The study also explores the blasting effects of detonating explosives at varying positions along the side and with different charge amounts.The results show that side-blasting leads to complete fragmentation,with tensile waves playing a significant role in creating extensive damage zones that propagate parallel to the frustum's outer surface,concentrating damage near the surface.During top-blasting,the upper half of the frustum undergoes fragmentation,while the lower half experiences cracking.Tensile waves propagate from the top to the bottom surface,forming larger blocks in regions with lower wave intensity.Three distinct damage zones within the frustum were identified,and a series of mathematical formulas were derived to describe the relationship between the maximum fragment size and charge mass.As the charge mass increased from 1.0 kg to 4.0 kg,the maximum fragment size decreased.Detonation at the center of the frustum's side resulted in the most severe fragmentation,with a 51.8%reduction in fragment size compared to other detonation positions.Finally,four broken modes were classified,each influenced by charge mass and explosive location.This study provides valuable insights for optimizing civil blasting operations and designing protective engineering structures.