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Modeling energy dissipation induced by quasi-static compaction of granular HMX

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.55649· OSTI ID:295465
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  1. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

A simple extension of a conventional two-phase continuum model of Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition (DDT) in energetic granular material is given to account for energy dissipation induced by quasi-static compaction. To this end, the conventional model equations are supplemented by a relaxation equation that accounts for irreversible changes in solid volume fraction due to intergranular friction, plastic deformation of granules, and granule fracture. The proposed model, which is consistent with the Second Law of Thermodynamics for a two-phase mixture, is demonstrated by applying it to the quasi-static compaction of granular HMX. The model predicts results commensurate with experimental data including stress relaxation and substantial dissipation; such phenomena have not been previously accounted for by two-phase DDT models. {copyright} {ital 1998 American Institute of Physics.}

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
295465
Report Number(s):
CONF-970707--
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 429; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English