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
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
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
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
Reinforced concrete(RC)slabs are the primary load-carrying member of underwater facilities.They can suffer severe local failures such as cratering,spalling,or breaching as a result of underwater close-in(UWCI)explosio...Reinforced concrete(RC)slabs are the primary load-carrying member of underwater facilities.They can suffer severe local failures such as cratering,spalling,or breaching as a result of underwater close-in(UWCI)explosions.In this study,we established a fully validated high-fidelity finite element analysis approach to precisely reproduce the local failures of RC slabs after a UWCI explosion.A recently proposed dynamic constitutive model is used to describe wet concrete.The effects of free water content on the material properties,including the tensile/compressive strength,elastic modulus,strain rate effect,failure strength surface,and equation of state,are comprehensively calibrated based on existing test data.The calibrated material parameters are then verified by a single-element test.A high-fidelity finite element analysis(FEA)approach of an RC slab subjected to a UWCI explosion is established using an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian(ALE)algorithm.Simulating previous UWCI explosion tests on RC orifice targets and underwater contact explosion tests on saturated concrete slabs showed that the established FEA approach could accurately reproduce the pressure-time history in water and damage patterns,including the cracking,cratering,and spalling,of the RC orifice target and saturated concrete slab.Furthermore,parametric studies conducted by simulating an RC slab subjected to a UWCI explosion showed that:(i)the local failure of an RC slab enlarges with increased charge weight,reduced standoff distance,and reduced structural thickness;(ii)compared to a water-backed RC slab,an air-backed RC slab exhibits much more obvious local and structural failure.Lastly,to aid the anti-explosion design of relevant underwater facilities,based on over 90 simulation cases empirical formulae are summarized to predict local failure modes,i.e.,no spall,spall,and breach,of water-and air-backed RC slabs subjected to a UWCI explosion.展开更多
Here, using the Scale-Symmetric Theory (SST) we explain the cosmological tension and the origin of the largest cosmic structures. We show that a change in value of strong coupling constant for cold baryonic matter lea...Here, using the Scale-Symmetric Theory (SST) we explain the cosmological tension and the origin of the largest cosmic structures. We show that a change in value of strong coupling constant for cold baryonic matter leads to the disagreement in the galaxy clustering amplitude, quantified by the parameter S8. Within the same model we described the Hubble tension. We described also the mechanism that transforms the gravitational collapse into an explosion—it concerns the dynamics of virtual fields that lead to dark energy. Our calculations concern the Type Ia supernovae and the core-collapse supernovae. We calculated the quantized masses of the progenitors of supernovae, emitted total energy during explosion, and we calculated how much of the released energy was transferred to neutrinos. Value of the speed of sound in the strongly interacting matter measured at the LHC confirms that presented here model is correct. Our calculations show that the Universe is cyclic.展开更多
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.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52208500).
文摘Reinforced concrete(RC)slabs are the primary load-carrying member of underwater facilities.They can suffer severe local failures such as cratering,spalling,or breaching as a result of underwater close-in(UWCI)explosions.In this study,we established a fully validated high-fidelity finite element analysis approach to precisely reproduce the local failures of RC slabs after a UWCI explosion.A recently proposed dynamic constitutive model is used to describe wet concrete.The effects of free water content on the material properties,including the tensile/compressive strength,elastic modulus,strain rate effect,failure strength surface,and equation of state,are comprehensively calibrated based on existing test data.The calibrated material parameters are then verified by a single-element test.A high-fidelity finite element analysis(FEA)approach of an RC slab subjected to a UWCI explosion is established using an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian(ALE)algorithm.Simulating previous UWCI explosion tests on RC orifice targets and underwater contact explosion tests on saturated concrete slabs showed that the established FEA approach could accurately reproduce the pressure-time history in water and damage patterns,including the cracking,cratering,and spalling,of the RC orifice target and saturated concrete slab.Furthermore,parametric studies conducted by simulating an RC slab subjected to a UWCI explosion showed that:(i)the local failure of an RC slab enlarges with increased charge weight,reduced standoff distance,and reduced structural thickness;(ii)compared to a water-backed RC slab,an air-backed RC slab exhibits much more obvious local and structural failure.Lastly,to aid the anti-explosion design of relevant underwater facilities,based on over 90 simulation cases empirical formulae are summarized to predict local failure modes,i.e.,no spall,spall,and breach,of water-and air-backed RC slabs subjected to a UWCI explosion.
文摘Here, using the Scale-Symmetric Theory (SST) we explain the cosmological tension and the origin of the largest cosmic structures. We show that a change in value of strong coupling constant for cold baryonic matter leads to the disagreement in the galaxy clustering amplitude, quantified by the parameter S8. Within the same model we described the Hubble tension. We described also the mechanism that transforms the gravitational collapse into an explosion—it concerns the dynamics of virtual fields that lead to dark energy. Our calculations concern the Type Ia supernovae and the core-collapse supernovae. We calculated the quantized masses of the progenitors of supernovae, emitted total energy during explosion, and we calculated how much of the released energy was transferred to neutrinos. Value of the speed of sound in the strongly interacting matter measured at the LHC confirms that presented here model is correct. Our calculations show that the Universe is cyclic.
文摘为了指导爆容弹优化设计和日常维护,开展了炸药爆炸作用下20 L爆容弹响应特性研究,设计了不同质量三硝基甲苯(trinitrotoluene,TNT)爆容弹内爆炸试验,测量了爆容弹外壁面应变分布和变化规律,获得了爆容弹内部爆炸冲击超压;根据试验结果,校准了等比例仿真计算模型,利用AUTODYN程序计算了100 g TNT炸药爆炸后爆容弹内部冲击波传播规律,获得了爆炸场压力分布。结果表明,爆容弹内部压力仿真计算结果和试验结果基本相符;炸药爆炸作用下,爆容弹内部压力呈现出多峰叠加且压力基线上浮的复杂结构,最大压力出现在爆容弹拐角位置处,爆容弹外璧最大应变出现在爆心平面偏下的位置,应变最大振幅出现在起爆后10 s,显示出了结构响应相对于爆炸冲击作业的滞后效应和延迟效应。
