AbstractThe dynamics of shock propagation have been studied theoretically for a variety of two-dimensional lattices. The approach used is based on molecular dynamics and hinges on the exact numerical solution by computer of the equations of motion for the individual atoms or molecules in each lattice. Shocks have been launched into the lattices under study by methods designed to simulate flyer-plate impact. Two different interatomic potentials have been used, one endothermic and one net-exothermic. For both types of potential, a shock launched at one side of the lattice will spall a group of atoms off the other side. However, the subsequent behavior of the two types of lattice is very different. For endothermic potentials, after the initial atomic spall, the residual lattice is quiescent with little further activity. For net-exothermic potentials, the initial atomic spall injects additional energy into the system in such a manner that subsequently further spall occurs at both sides. Once this new spall is initiated, it leads rapidly to further bond breaking and explosive disintegration of the system.
Theoretical studies of shock-initiated detonations
Acta Astronautica ; 5 , 11-12 ; 1041-1050
1977-12-12
10 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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