Simulation analysis of detonation wave propagation in explosive with multiple initiation points by generalized Interpolation material point method

Abstract

In the research of explosion shock theory and engineering application, the convergence of detonation waves can be realized by using multiple initiation points to utilize the detonation energy and pressure effectively. To study the propagation process of detonation wave and the distribution law of impact energy of the explosive with multiple initiation points, a detonation calculation model of the explosive with multiple initiation points is constructed using an improved material point method, namely the generalized interpolation material point (GIMP) method. Meanwhile, two-dimensional and three-dimensional numerical simulations are given on detonation wave propagation and convergence processes in explosives with multiple initiation points. The process of detonation wave formation and convergence is simulated by Wuji Particle Dynamics (WP-DYNA) software, and the dynamic changes of physical parameters such as detonation pressure, product density, and internal energy are analyzed in detail. To verify the accuracy of numerical simulation, corresponding explosive detonation experiments are carried out; the simulation results are compared with the ultra-high speed photoelectric framing photography and the aluminum ingot double detonating cord experiment. The results show that the generalized interpolation material point method has good stability and relatively high calculation accuracy when simulating explosive detonation waves. A robust numerical calculation tool can be provided for the practical application of explosive detonation.