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Comparison of experimental shock-wave profiles for tungsten and computer simulations using a rate-dependent constitutive model

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OSTI ID:6036032
The Steinberg-Guinan-Lund, rate-dependent, constitutive model for Ta has been applied to W. Computer simulation successfully predicts the elastic precursor ahead of the second shock in a series of double-shock experiments. Based on the Cochran-Banner spall model, the spall strength of W is 0.9 +- 0.1 GPa, independent of loading stress from 10 to 200 GPa. The model provides an explanation of why some quasi-isentropes appear stiffer than the principal Hugoniot. 8 refs., 13 figs.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6036032
Report Number(s):
UCRL-100168; CONF-890661-3; ON: DE89006158
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English