Y. Long, Y. Ye, Y. Huang, B. Li, J. Jiang, T. Lei, W. Zhao
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Abstract
Given the inadequate understanding of blast-induced air shock wave propagation mechanisms in geometrically complex underground tunnels within metal mines, this study conducted field monitoring using iSD-404 testers and IEPE sensors, combined with ANSYS/LS-DYNA simulation technology, to systematically study the dynamic characteristics of air shock waves in Y-shaped tunnels and quantify the overpressure characteristics and attenuation rate of air shock waves, revealing that Y-shaped configurations achieve superior energy dissipation compared to straight or turning tunnels. Moreover, closed bifurcations were found to amplify pressure peaks to hazardous levels via wave reflection, while open boundaries promoted effective pressure venting. Parametric analysis further demonstrated that bifurcation angles of 75\(^{\circ }\) optimize shock wave energy dispersion, whereas bifurcation lengths exceeding 60 m have negligible impact on peak overpressure attenuation. These findings provide a scientific basis for the optimization of tunnel geometry and protective system design in underground mining operations.
期刊介绍:
Shock Waves provides a forum for presenting and discussing new results in all fields where shock and detonation phenomena play a role. The journal addresses physicists, engineers and applied mathematicians working on theoretical, experimental or numerical issues, including diagnostics and flow visualization.
The research fields considered include, but are not limited to, aero- and gas dynamics, acoustics, physical chemistry, condensed matter and plasmas, with applications encompassing materials sciences, space sciences, geosciences, life sciences and medicine.
Of particular interest are contributions which provide insights into fundamental aspects of the techniques that are relevant to more than one specific research community.
The journal publishes scholarly research papers, invited review articles and short notes, as well as comments on papers already published in this journal. Occasionally concise meeting reports of interest to the Shock Waves community are published.