Macro-scale sensitivity through meso-scale hotspot dynamics in porous energetic materials: Comparing the shock response of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) and 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazoctane (HMX)

2020 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. 085903
Author(s):  
Nirmal Kumar Rai ◽  
Oishik Sen ◽  
H. S. Udaykumar
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naresh Thadhani ◽  
Arun Gokhale ◽  
Jason Quenneville ◽  
Jennifer Breidenich ◽  
Manny Gonzales ◽  
...  

2010 ◽  
Vol 160-162 ◽  
pp. 1211-1216
Author(s):  
Zhuang Liu ◽  
Xiao Qing Wu

The impregnation stage of the Resin Transfer Moulding process can be simulated by solving the Darcy equations on a mould model, with a ‘macro-scale’ finite element method. For every element, a local ‘meso-scale’ permeability must be determined, taking into account the local deformation of the textile reinforcement. This paper demonstrates that the meso-scale permeability can be computed efficiently and accurately by using meso-scale simulation tools. We discuss the speed and accuracy requirements dictated by the macro-scale simulations. We show that these requirements can be achieved for two meso-scale simulators, coupled with a geometrical textile reinforcement modeller. The first solver is based on a finite difference discretisation of the Stokes equations, the second uses an approximate model, based on a 2D simulation of the flow.


2010 ◽  
Vol 638-642 ◽  
pp. 1059-1064
Author(s):  
Kunihito Nagayama ◽  
Yasuhito Mori

Polymer materials have widespread applications in various situations for structural materials by themselves as well as by combining with other materials such as carbon fiber. Some of them are also candidates for energetic materials in space applications.[1] Due to their general use, shock response of them has attracted attention for many researchers.[2-4] One of the striking characteristics of the dynamic response of them is that stress and/or particle velocity profile has a relaxation structure of s range.[5, 6]


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milou Straathof ◽  
Michel R.T. Sinke ◽  
Theresia J.M. Roelofs ◽  
Erwin L.A. Blezer ◽  
R. Angela Sarabdjitsingh ◽  
...  

AbstractAn improved understanding of the structure-function relationship in the brain is necessary to know to what degree structural connectivity underpins abnormal functional connectivity seen in many disorders. We integrated high-field resting-state fMRI-based functional connectivity with high-resolution macro-scale diffusion-based and meso-scale neuronal tracer-based structural connectivity, to obtain an accurate depiction of the structure-function relationship in the rat brain. Our main goal was to identify to what extent structural and functional connectivity strengths are correlated, macro- and meso-scopically, across the cortex. Correlation analyses revealed a positive correspondence between functional connectivity and macro-scale diffusion-based structural connectivity, but no correspondence between functional connectivity and meso-scale neuronal tracer-based structural connectivity. Locally, strong functional connectivity was found in two well-known resting-state networks: the sensorimotor and default mode network. Strong functional connectivity within these networks coincided with strong short-range intrahemispheric structural connectivity, but with weak heterotopic interhemispheric and long-range intrahemispheric structural connectivity. Our study indicates the importance of combining measures of connectivity at distinct hierarchical levels to accurately determine connectivity across networks in the healthy and diseased brain. Distinct structure-function relationships across the brain can explain the organization of networks and may underlie variations in the impact of structural damage on functional networks and behavior.


2019 ◽  
Vol 864 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Luding

Fluid mechanics and rheology involve many unsolved challenges related to the transport mechanisms of mass, momentum and energy – especially when it comes to realistic, industrially relevant materials. Very interesting are suspensions or granular fluids with solid, particulate ingredients that feature contact mechanics on the micro-scale, which affect the transport properties on the continuum- or macro-scale. Their unique ability to behave as either fluid, or solid or both, can be quantified by non-Newtonian rheological rules, and results in interesting mechanisms such as super-diffusion, shear thickening, fluid–solid transitions (jamming) or relaxation/creep. Focusing on the steady state flow of a granular fluid, one can attempt to answer a long-standing question: how do realistic material properties such as dissipation, stiffness, friction or cohesion influence the rheology of a granular fluid? In a recent paper Macaulay & Rognon (J. Fluid Mech., vol. 858, 2019, R2) shed new light on the effect cohesion can have on mass transport in sheared, sticky granular fluids. On top of the usual diffusive, stochastic modes of transport, cohesion can create and stabilise clusters of particles into bigger agglomerates that carry particles over large distances – either ballistically in the dilute regime, or by their rotation in the dense regime. Importantly, these clusters must not only be larger than the particles (defining the intermediate, meso-scale), but they must also have a finite lifetime, in order to be able to exchange mass with each other, which can seriously enhance transport in sticky granular fluids by rotection, i.e. a combination of rotation and convection.


1992 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Covino ◽  
S. A. Finnegan ◽  
O. E. R Heimdahl ◽  
A. J. Lindfors ◽  
J. K. Pringle

AbstractThis paper discusses experimental techniques and modelling tools used to characterize energetic solids subjected to dynamic deformation and shock. Critical experiments have been designed to study shock response and impact sensitivity of energetic materials. For example, a simplified two dimensional experiment has been developed to study the critical phenomena involved in delayed detonation reactions (XDT). In addition, wedge tests are used to obtain equation-of-state data. Coupled with hydrocodes, these experiments give us an in-depth understanding of the response of energetic materials subjected to shock loading. A coupled methodology using both experimental and modelling tools is presented. Consisting of three parts, it addresses all possible responses to fragment impact. The three parts are: (1) Fragment impact modelling (hydrocodes and empirically based codes); (2) Experiments to obtain accurate data for predicting prompt detonation; and (3) Tests with planar rocket motor models to explore mechanisms related to bum reaction thresholds and degree of violence. This methodology is currently being used in weapon design and munitions hazard assessments.


Author(s):  
John C. Steuben ◽  
Athanasios P. Iliopoulos ◽  
John G. Michopoulos

The precise control of mass and energy deposition associated with additive manufacturing (AM) processes enables the topological specification and realization of how space can be filled by material in multiple scales. Consequently, AM can be pursued in a manner that is optimized such that fabricated objects can best realize performance specifications. In the present work, we propose a computational multiscale method that utilizes the unique meso-scale structuring capabilities of implicit slicers for AM, in conjunction with existing topology optimization (TO) tools for the macro-scale, in order to generate structurally optimized components. The use of this method is demonstrated on two example objects including a load bearing bracket and a hand tool. This paper also includes discussion concerning the applications of this methodology, its current limitations, a recasting of the AM digital thread, and the future work required to enable its widespread use.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milou Straathof ◽  
Michel R. T. Sinke ◽  
Theresia J. M. Roelofs ◽  
Erwin L. A. Blezer ◽  
R. Angela Sarabdjitsingh ◽  
...  

AbstractAn improved understanding of the structure-function relationship in the brain is necessary to know to what degree structural connectivity underpins abnormal functional connectivity seen in disorders. We integrated high-field resting-state fMRI-based functional connectivity with high-resolution macro-scale diffusion-based and meso-scale neuronal tracer-based structural connectivity, to obtain an accurate depiction of the structure-function relationship in the rat brain. Our main goal was to identify to what extent structural and functional connectivity strengths are correlated, macro- and meso-scopically, across the cortex. Correlation analyses revealed a positive correspondence between functional and macro-scale diffusion-based structural connectivity, but no significant correlation between functional connectivity and meso-scale neuronal tracer-based structural connectivity. Zooming in on individual connections, we found strong functional connectivity in two well-known resting-state networks: the sensorimotor and default mode network. Strong functional connectivity within these networks coincided with strong short-range intrahemispheric structural connectivity, but with weak heterotopic interhemispheric and long-range intrahemispheric structural connectivity. Our study indicates the importance of combining measures of connectivity at distinct hierarchical levels to accurately determine connectivity across networks in the healthy and diseased brain. Although characteristics of the applied techniques may affect where structural and functional networks (dis)agree, distinct structure-function relationships across the brain could also have a biological basis.


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