scholarly journals Numerical Simulation and Response of Stiffened Plates Subjected to Noncontact Underwater Explosion

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsayed Fathallah ◽  
Hui Qi ◽  
Lili Tong ◽  
Mahmoud Helal
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Stiffened Plates ◽  
Shock Loads ◽  
Floating Structures ◽  
Underwater Shock ◽  
Overall Performance

A numerical simulation has been carried out to examine the response of steel plates with different arrangement of stiffeners and subjected to noncontact underwater explosion (UNDEX) with different shock loads. Numerical analysis of the underwater explosion phenomena is implemented in the nonlinear finite element code ABAQUS/Explicit. The aim of this work is to enhance the dynamic response to resist UNDEX. Special emphasis is focused on the evolution of mid-point displacements. Further investigations have been performed to study the effects of including material damping and the rate-dependant material properties at different shock loads. The results indicate that stiffeners configurations and shock loads affect greatly the overall performance of steel plates and sensitive to the materials data. Also, the numerical results can be used to obtain design guidelines of floating structures to enhance resistance of underwater shock damage, since explosive tests are costly and dangerous.

A Comparative Study on Displacement Response Between Air-Backed and Water-Backed Condition for Flexible Plate Structures Subjected to Underwater Shock Load

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debashis Wadadar ◽  
Asokendu Samanta ◽  
Vighnesh Ambetkar
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Work ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Stiffened Plates ◽  
Flexible Plate ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Plate Structures ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Underwater Blast ◽  
Underwater Shock ◽  
Double Hull

For ships operating in combat situations, estimating the response of the bottom and side shells subjected to non-contact underwater blast load is of paramount importance. The damage severity in underwater explosion (UNDEX) depends not only on the shock factor but also on the type of fluid behind the structure (air or water). The response of a free-standing air-backed (AB) and water-backed (WB) plate has already been studied analytically by Liu and Young [1]. However, analysis for AB or WB conditions for fixed flexible plate structures has not been given due importance. In the present study, the equation of motion for the generalized single degree of freedom (SDOF) model for AB or WB plate, which accounts for its flexibility, is formulated from the principle of virtual work. However, since this model is constructed to have a global overview of the present problem without taking account of its inherent complexities, a detailed numerical investigation using MSC.DYTRAN solver is carried out for bare and stiffened plates. The results obtained from both the analytical model and numerical simulations clearly show significant reduction in displacement in case of WB condition compared to AB condition for equal shock factors. This study emphasizes the fact that WB condition can be used to our advantage in order to reduce damage associated with UNDEX in case of doublebottom or double-hull naval vessels.

Numerical Simulation of Damage of Aluminium Plate Subjected to Underwater Explosion

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vijay ◽  
R.P. Suryapraba ◽  
K. Ramajeyathilagam
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Equation Of State ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Finite Element Code ◽  
Fluid Structure Interactions ◽  
Test Plate ◽  
Model Setup

The numerical simulation performed on an aluminium plate of dimension 550*450*4 mm subjected to underwater explosion using finite element code LS-DYNA is presented in this paper. The box model setup along with the test plate is modelled using Lagrangian solid elements, the fluid and explosive are modelled using Eulerian solid elements with Gruneisan and Jones-Wilkins-Lee equation of state respectively. The fluid structure interactions are modelled using ALE coupling. Numerical simulation has been carried out for the aluminium plate under shock loads for various charge weights ranging from 30 to 60 g in steps of 10 g. The results of permanent deformation of aluminium plate for each shock factors are compared with the counterpart mild steel plates under the same conditions available in the literature.

Deformation Mechanism of Metal Plate on Explosive Forming

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Iyama ◽  
Takeshi Hinata ◽  
Shigeru Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Metal Plate ◽  
Sufficient Accuracy ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Underwater Shock ◽  
Explosive Forming ◽  
Forming Methods

The explosive forming is one of the forming methods of a metal plate performed since the 1950s. This method is different from usual static press forming. The metal plate is accelerated by underwater shock wave, which is generated by underwater explosion of an explosive. In order to deform a metal plate in predetermined form with sufficient accuracy using this forming method, it is important to grasp the mechanism. At first, it is necessary to grasp that an underwater shock wave spreads and it collides with the metal plate. And it is also necessary to show clearly what deformation of the metal plate with high-speed. Then, we investigated about the mechanism in the numerical simulation. In this research, LS-DYNA, which is the software for shock analysis was used. Moreover, the experiment was also conducted in order to confirm whether this numerical simulation is exact.

Numerical Simulation for Development of Pressure Vessel for Food Processing by Shock Loading

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiko Otsuka ◽  
Toshiaki Watanabe ◽  
Shigeru Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Shock Loading ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Reflected Wave ◽  
Underwater Shock

In this study, it has aimed at the design of the pressure vessel where an underwater shock wave is applied to food efficiently. This study aims at the desigh of a pressure vessel in which the underwater shock wave generated by the underwater explosion of detonating fuse was experimentally investigated by the optical observation and the pressure measurement. Therefore the pressure vessel is designed so that suitable pressure may apply on food. This designed vessel is evaluated by the numerical analysis that used LS-DYNA3D. The interaction of the underwater shock wave, the incident wave and the reflected wave are investigated by the numerical analysis. The agreement between the experimental results and the numerical analysis was found to be good.

Shock Wave Propagation Inside of Pressure Vessel Used for Food Processing

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Iyama ◽  
Yoshikazu Higa ◽  
Shigeru Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
High Explosive ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Reflected Wave ◽  
Underwater Shock

In this study, it has aimed at the design of the pressure vessel for food processing using an underwater shock wave. This study aims at the design of a pressure vessel in which the underwater shock wave generated by the underwater explosion of high explosive was experimentally investigated by the optical observation and the pressure measurement. Therefore the pressure vessel is designed so that suitable pressure may apply on food. This designed vessel is evaluated by the numerical simulation. The interaction of the underwater shock wave, the incident wave and the reflected wave are investigated by the numerical simulation.

Optimal Configuration for Stiffened Plates under the Effect of Underwater Explosion

2015 ◽  
Vol 813 ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Fathallah Elsayed ◽  
Hui Qi ◽  
Li Li Tong ◽  
Mahmoud Helal
Keyword(s):  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Optimal Configuration ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Floating Structure ◽  
Shock Loads ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Explicit Finite Element ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Complex Fluid ◽  
Stiffened Steel

The dynamic response of a floating structure subjected to underwater explosion is greatly complicated by the explosion of a high explosive, propagation of shock wave, complex fluid–structure interaction phenomena, and the dynamic behavior of the floating structures. A numerical investigation has been carried out to examine the behavior of stiffened steel plates subjected to shock loads resulting from an Underwater Explosion (UNDEX). The aim of this work is to obtain the optimal configuration to resist underwater shock loading. A non-linear dynamic numerical analysis of the underwater explosion phenomena associated with different geometrical stiffened steel plates is performed using the ABAQUS/Explicit finite element program. Special emphasis is focused on the evolution of mid-point displacements. Further investigations have been performed to study the effect of including material damping and the rate-dependant material properties at different shock loads. The results indicate that stiffener configurations and shock loads affect greatly the overall performance of steel plates and sensitive to the material data.

Numerical Simulation on Explosive Welding Process Using Reflected Underwater Shock Wave

2007 ◽  
Vol 566 ◽  
pp. 309-314
Author(s):  
Kazumasa Shiramoto ◽  
Masahiro Fujita ◽  
Yasuhiro Ujimoto ◽  
Hirofumi Iyama ◽  
Shigeru Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Explosive Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Underwater Shock ◽  
Effective Use

The paper describes a numerically simulated result for the explosive welding using reflected underwater shock wave. Through the numerical simulation, the effective use of reflected underwater shock wave was clearly suggested and the method to improve the assembly was demonstrated.

Behavior of Bubble in Small Water Tank Used for Food Processing Using Underwater Shock Wave

2011 ◽  
Vol 673 ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Hamashima ◽  
Manabu Shibuta ◽  
Shigeru Itoh
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Shock Wave ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Underwater Explosion ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Underwater Shock Wave ◽  
Small Water

The food processing technology using a shock wave can prevent deterioration of the food by heat because it can process food in a short time. Generally, since the shock wave used for food processing is generated by underwater explosion, the load of a shock wave to the food becomes very complicated. Therefore, in order to process safely, it is important to clarify the behaviors of the shock wave and the bubble pulse generated by underwater explosion. In this research, in order to investigate the behavior of the shock wave in the water tank used for food processing, the optical observation experiment and the numerical simulation were performed. In the experiment, the shock wave generated by underwater explosion was observed with the high-speed video camera. The numerical simulation about the behavior of bubble pulse was performed using analysis software LS-DYNA. Comparing and examining were performed about the experimental result and the numerical simulation result. The result of the numerical simulation about the behavior of the shock wave generated by underwater explosion and the shock wave generated by the bubble pulse and the bubble pulse was well in agreement with the experimental result.

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