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The hydrodynamic theory of detonationThis report derives equations containing only directly measurable constants for the quantities involved in the hydrodynamic theory of detonation. The stable detonation speed, D, is revealed as having the lowest possible value in the case of positive material velocity, by finding the minimum of the Du curve (u denotes the speed of the gases of combustion). A study of the conditions of energy and impulse in freely suspended detonating systems leads to the disclosure of a rarefaction front traveling at a lower speed behind the detonation front; its velocity is computed. The latent energy of the explosive passes into the steadily growing detonation zone - the region between the detonation front and the rarefaction front. The conclusions lead to a new definition of the concept of shattering power. The calculations are based on the behavior of trinitrotoluene.
Document ID
19930094517
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Langweiler, Heinz
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1939
Report/Patent Number
NACA-TM-899
Accession Number
93R23437
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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