Field test and probabilistic analysis of irregular steel debris casualty risks from a person-borne improvised explosive device

Sielicki, PW; Stewart, MG; Gajewski, T; Malendowski, M; Peksa, P; Al-Rifaie, H; Studziński, R; Sumelka, W

Field test and probabilistic analysis of irregular steel debris casualty risks from a person-borne improvised explosive device

Sielicki, PW Stewart, MG Gajewski, T Malendowski, M Peksa, P Al-Rifaie, H Studziński, R Sumelka, W

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Publisher:: Elsevier BV
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Defence Technology, 2021, 17, (6), pp. 1852-1863
Issue Date:: 2021-12-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Sielicki, PW
dc.contributor.author	Stewart, MG
dc.contributor.author	Gajewski, T
dc.contributor.author	Malendowski, M
dc.contributor.author	Peksa, P
dc.contributor.author	Al-Rifaie, H
dc.contributor.author	Studziński, R
dc.contributor.author	Sumelka, W
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-06T09:48:45Z
dc.date.available	2022-08-06T09:48:45Z
dc.date.issued	2021-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	Defence Technology, 2021, 17, (6), pp. 1852-1863
dc.identifier.issn	2096-3459
dc.identifier.issn	2214-9147
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/159710
dc.description.abstract	Person-borne improvised explosive devices (PBIEDs) are often used in terrorist attacks in Western countries. This study aims to predict the trajectories of PBIED fragments and the subsequent safety risks for people exposed to this hazard. An explosive field test with a typical PBIED composed of a plastic explosive charge and steel nut enhancements was performed to record initial fragment behaviour, including positions, velocity, and trajectory angles. These data were used to predict the full trajectory of PBIED fragments using a probabilistic analysis. In the probabilistic analyses a probability of fatality or serious injury was computed. Based on the results presented, many practical conclusions can be drawn, for instance, regarding safe evacuation distances if a person were exposed to a suspected PBIED.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	Defence Technology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.dt.2020.10.009
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Field test and probabilistic analysis of irregular steel debris casualty risks from a person-borne improvised explosive device
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	17
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-08-06T09:48:43Z
pubs.issue	6
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	17
utslib.citation.issue	6

Abstract:

Person-borne improvised explosive devices (PBIEDs) are often used in terrorist attacks in Western countries. This study aims to predict the trajectories of PBIED fragments and the subsequent safety risks for people exposed to this hazard. An explosive field test with a typical PBIED composed of a plastic explosive charge and steel nut enhancements was performed to record initial fragment behaviour, including positions, velocity, and trajectory angles. These data were used to predict the full trajectory of PBIED fragments using a probabilistic analysis. In the probabilistic analyses a probability of fatality or serious injury was computed. Based on the results presented, many practical conclusions can be drawn, for instance, regarding safe evacuation distances if a person were exposed to a suspected PBIED.

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