MicroBlast: Understanding and predicting blast loading in complex environments

Current experimental approaches do not have the sophistication nor fidelity required to accurately measure blast loading in complex real-world environments. We aim to address this by developing a new experimental capability, MicroBlast, offering a step-change in our ability to perform precision experiments in explosive load quantification. This unique facility will enable rapid, high-rate, high-resolution, multi-parameter measurements of blast loading in complex 3D-printed environments, making use of our newly-acquired stereo ultra-high-speed video cameras, high-speed medium wavelength infra-red camera, and discrete pressure measurements using flush-mounted gauges.

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