Detonics of explosive systems
Basic principles and methods of application
This course will provide learners with the basic knowledge necessary to understand and predict the operation of explosive systems and their effects.
The course lasts 5 days (30 hours) and includes:
- 21 hours of lectures
- 3 hours of presentation of activities and resources of an explosives R&D facility
- 6 hours of practical work/tutorials
To provide learners with the basic information necessary to understand and predict the operation of military and civilian explosive systems and their effects.
This course can be supplemented by courses DET 004 "Explosives", DET 005 "Improvement in pyrotechnic safety and powder magazines", DET 007 "Applied pyrotechnics" and DET 020 "Warheads".
Course level: Basic
To follow this course, we strongly recommended reviewing/refreshing your knowledge of continuous media mechanics, compressible fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
Eric ELIA:
Head of the Cold Experimentation Department (CEA/DAM)
- Detonics of explosive systems
- The various types of reaction of explosive substances
- Inventory of effects on the surrounding environment (accidental risks and applications of explosives)
- Characterization of detonation
- Conditions of existence and propagation
- Predictive thermochemical calculations
- Experimental characterization methods of explosives
- Analytical formulations for coating projection
- Modern compositions according to the desired properties
- Digital simulation of explosive systems
- Sensitivity, detonation, priming
- Response of an explosive to mechanical or thermal stress
- Sensitivity tests
- Analytical formulas for impact sensitivity (shards, hollow charge jets)
- Modern devices for priming explosive charges
Scheduled in French:
PARIS: 15 to 19 March 2021
For the English realization, please, consult us.
