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Return on Investment (ROI) Framework Case Study: CTH.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1423534· OSTI ID:1423534
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
CTH is a Eulerian code developed at Sandia National Laboratories capable of modeling the hydrodynamic response of explosives, liquids, gases, and solids. The code solves complex multi-dimensional problems characterized by large deformations and strong shocks that are composed of various material configurations. CTH includes models for material strength, fracture, porosity, and high explosive detonation and initiation. The code is an acronym for a complex series of names relating to its origin. A full explanation can be seen in Appendix A. The software breaks penetration simulations into millions of grid-like “cells”. As a modeled projectile impacts and penetrates a target, progressively smaller blocks of cells are placed around the projectile, which show in detail deformations and breakups. Additionally, the code is uniquely suited to modeling blunt impact and blast loading leading to human body injury.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1423534
Report Number(s):
SAND--2018-1859R; 660787
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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