Abstract: An analytical method for the assessment of failure probability of brittle materials exhibiting progressive cracking prior to cleavage fracture is presented. The underlying fracture mechanism is ...

Abstract: Vessels subjected to internal impulsive loadings, such as those used for controlled-detonation chambers, can be designed for a single impulsive load application or for multiple impulsive loads. ...

Abstract: Detonation chambers (either mobile or fixed) are used worldwide for a wide range of applications. At present, a 1/7 scale model of a 1 ton detonation chamber is available for extended testing ...