REVIEW ON UNDERWATER EXPLOSION

摘要

This paper describes the underwater explosion phenomena. Shock wave and bubble pulse propagation produced by the underwater explosion has been deeply demonstrated. The interaction between the underwater explosion parameters and the naval vessels has been studied. The damage occurred to many components of the ship especially hull were discussed with focusing on both shock and reflected wave resulting from underwater explosion. Different kind of explosive materials that has been used in naval warfare has been studied. Energetic materials that improve the energy released from the explosion phenomena and lead to increase the effect of the explosion parameters were included. From the study it has been candidate to use aluminum as additives for enhancing the underwater explosion parameter. A short review about the underwater threat was included in this study. This study introduces information about the underwater damage produced by the explosives and helps the naval ship designer to improve the protection against this threat.