Relationships between Explosive Performance Potential and Detonation Properties-Application of Dimensional Analysis and G-Inverses

Authors

  • V. Krishna Mohan IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore
  • V.C. Jyothi Bhasu IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.37.5887

Keywords:

Brisance test, Detonation properties, Dimensional analysis

Abstract

An approach based on dimensional analysis has been used to obtain relationships between the detonation properties of a high explosive and its performance potential (Xpp) as measured by strength and brisance tests. A matrix is set up wherein each physical quantity is expressed in terms of basic dimensions (M, L, T) and solved using the method of generalised inverses. A correlation analysis has been carried out between XppS calculated from property data for 29 military explosives using these expressions and strength/brisance values. The paper discusses the results obtained and their utility. New expressions relating P and other detonation properties have also been derived and tested for the degree of correlation.

Author Biographies

V. Krishna Mohan, IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore

IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore-560 003

V.C. Jyothi Bhasu, IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore

IDL-Nitro Nobel Basic Research Institute, Bangalore-560 003

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Published

2014-01-15

How to Cite

Mohan, V. K., & Bhasu, V. J. (2014). Relationships between Explosive Performance Potential and Detonation Properties-Application of Dimensional Analysis and G-Inverses. Defence Science Journal, 37(1), 11–22. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.37.5887

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1

Section

General Papers

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