Overview

Objectives

• Nonlinear impact response testing of plate panels under blast pressure loads arising from explosions
• Experimental study on blast - resistant characteristics of plate panels

Features of Test Facility

• Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to characterize the mechanical properties and stress-strain curves of materials in quasi-static loading.
• Various scenarios associated with gas leak in location and direction as well as speed can be tested.
• Effects of strain rates of materials can be tested on full scale specimen in wall thickness.
• Effects of temperatures at room, Arctic, cryogenic and elevated temperatures can be dealt with.

Specification

• Maximum blast pressure: 2.5bar
• Blast pressure sensor: 1 MS/s (PCD-1MP)
• Test data: Pressure, strain, temperature
• Maximum test panel size: L1,000 x W1,000 (mm)
• Design code: BS 5500 TO BS 1501-151- 430A
• Data acquisition: 8 ch. (DEWE-31-16), 1MS/s (per ch.)