Rubber or plastics hoses and hose assemblies. Hydraulic-pressure impulse test without flexing

1996 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 613-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Barnat

Abstract The article presents an approach to modeling the internal membrane pressure wave inside a sealed structure. During an explosion near a vehicle when a pressure wave reaches a hull, a pressure wave inside arises due to the hull’s bottom and the deformation of sides. They act like the piston - membrane. This membrane transfers the pressure impulse into the vehicle’s interior. A pressure increase causes the damage of internal organs or even death of occupants. In case of an armor penetration the pressure increase may be even larger. One of basic methods to protect a crew is to open hatches. However, such a method cannot be used in a contaminated area.


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