Devices of the explosive mechanical testing of materials and structures

A descriptionis given of the operating principles and construction of a number of explosive test devices for dynamic tests on materials and structures. The considerable energy capacity of an explosive makes it possible to obtain pulsed loading parameters almost unachievable by existing mechanical systems of the impact machine type. The devices are small in size, and their cost is much less than that of the corresponding impact machines. Reliable localization of an explosion makes it possible to use extensively devices of the explosive type under laboratory conditions. Operating experience with these devices points to extensive possibilities of using them in various branches of technology.