Computer simulations for research in dynamic compaction. [Diamond powders]

Conference · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6560541

Wilkins, M L

The consolidation of powders using high explosives as a source of pressure is a research area of current interest in many laboratories. The technology has experienced difficulty in reaching industrial applications due to the many poorly understood phenomena involved. The conditions for successful consolidation of powders by explosive compaction are located by extensive experimentation. Computer simulations of experiments are very useful in identifying the pressure-density-time histories of the materials. This information can be used to guide the experimentalist in the design of new experimental arrangements, reducing the number of experiments required.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6560541
• Report Number(s): UCRL-96621; CONF-8705109-4; ON: DE87009848
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360601* -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100 -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
COMPACTING
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
EXPERIMENT PLANNING
EXPLOSIVE FORMING
FABRICATION
MATERIALS WORKING
PLANNING
POWDERS
SHOCK WAVES
SIMULATION