Explosive Characterization
Explosive characterization is the study of explosive detonation and the physical effects of the high-pressure gases created by the detonation. STI extends its ability in impact analysis to cover topics such as ignition models.
Octol Pop Plot
STI's Lee-Tarver ignition and growth model for Octol 70/30 closely matched the data from the wedge test experiment:
Projectile Impact on Cased Explosive
Impact at a velocity above the threshold caused initiation of the explosive in the analysis to the right.
Improved Hydrocode Models of Explosive Initiation
- Models for and analysis of shock initiation of explosives and evolution of detonation fronts
- Derivation of explosive equations of state and Lee-Tarver ignition and growth models for non-tabulated formulations or densities
