Experimental and numerical investigation on the attenuation of blast waves in concrete induced by cylindrical charge explosion

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 174; p. 104491
• Main Authors: Gao, Chu, Kong, Xiangzhen, Fang, Qin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Aspect ratio; Concrete; Cylindrical charge; Depth of burial; Peak stress; Cylindrical charge; Concrete; Aspect ratio; Depth of burial; Peak stress

•Blast wave test in concrete with cylindrical charges considering aspect ratio and depth of burial is conducted.•The influences of charge shape and depth of burial on blast waves in concrete are quantitatively analyzed.•Two stages are identified to characterize the relation of coupling factor for pe...