Circular plates subjected to localised blast loads : some insights into the mechanism of tearing and the energy required

The scope of this study extends to experimental tests of plates subjected to blast loads with the intention of measuring the velocity of fragments and the subsequent modelling of the plates. A comparison of the results of the numerical and experimental results must be undertaken. An energy balance of the fractured plates must be undertaken with the aim of determining the energy of tearing.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Wiehahn, Miles Alexander

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Nurick, Gerald
• Bowles, H C

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5451

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5451