Date of Award
2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Department
Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering
First Advisor
Arun Shukla
Abstract
Implosion is the phenomenon in which a watertight volume under excessive hydrostatic pressure buckles into itself, thus generating a loud and forceful shockwave called an implosion pulse. Implosion pulses can cause catastrophic damage to adjacent structures. Implodable volumes that pose a significant risk to nearby critical structures are currently subject to increased precautions. These precautions can include the restriction of operational conditions.
Limited research has been performed on methods for reducing implosion pulse severity. Additively manufactured filler profiles have proven to be significantly effective. Additively manufactured filler profiles are cylindrical sandwich structures. These sandwich structures posses excellent energy absorption characteristics, which are key to mitigating implosion pulses. This study further characterizes the mechanics of an implosion pulse with additively manufactured filler profiles.
This research did not seek to prevent implosions, but that understand how to reduce the severity by minimizing the resulting pressure pulse's magnitude.
Recommended Citation
Donahue, Christopher J., "CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPLOSION PULSE MITIGATION BY ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED FILLER PROFILES THIS" (2024). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 2556.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/2556