K. R. Mniszewski & R. Pape
ABSTRACT: Practical analytical techniques that have been found to be useful in explosion investigation include: timeline analysis, experimental data comparisons, thermochemical code analysis, TNT and other air blast equivalency techniques, ground shock analysis, dynamic gas concentration estimates, simple fuel/air explosion codes, damage pattern analysis and system safety analysis methods. An example application of existing analytical tools to an explosion investigation is presented. Exotic analytical techniques are available but are not justified unless the loss is very large. Methodology is reviewed for completing a reasonable explosion investigation, including essential items from NFPA 921. Needs are addressed for desired technology advancements.
Keywords: explosion investigation, thermochemical equilibrium, blast equivalency, system safety analysis, ground shock
Ref: JPyro, Issue 12, 2000, pp16-30
(J12_16)
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