The article presents a study on the influence of shock wave on a Hybrid III anthropomorphic test device (ATD HIII) equipped with an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) suit. The shock wave was generated by the detonation of SEMTEX 1A plastic explosive, formed in the shape of a 250 g, 500 g, and 840 g sphere, at a distance of 0.5 m, 1 m, and 2 m. The use of ATD allowed for determining parameters of damage to the human body as a result of the impact of overpressure wave. The experiments also included a measurement of such parameters as forces and moments on lower extremi-ties, acceleration of head and pelvis, and forces and moments on a neck simulator. Chest Wall Velocity Predictor (CWVP), calculated from the pressure measured on ADT’s chest, was adopted as the most critical parameter. It was revealed that the allowed distance of explosion of a 500 g pure explosive, which does not cause exceeding the allowed parameters, is 1 m.

In the process of planning military operations, it is necessary to know technical and combat readiness of vehicles. Knowledge of the pass mode potential of individual vehicles is very important while organizing transport operations. So far, in a situation where the elements determining the suitability of a vehicle were made of metal, such potential has been estimated on the basis of the difference between the service life of a vehicle and meter readings. The following study demonstrates the inappropriateness of such an approach in relation to elements made of polymers. A simplified way of assessing loss of the pass mode potential (based on measurements of the labor symptoms) has been presented based on an example of a rubber and metal joint of a caterpillar. It was found that during 8 years the storage of these elements, their utility potential loss is up to 40% of the initial potential.

The paper presents the results of a study to determine the degree of attenuation of a detonation wave pulse generated by a spherical ceresin-phlegmatized hexogen charge, by spaced material systems. The systems were mounted on a ballistic pendulum and the amount of energy absorbed was determined based on the change in pendulum swing. The spaced panels with absorbing elements, simulated the flat bottom of a vehicle exposed to a single blast.

This article presents results of the research on developed innovative protective structure for vehicles. The fundamental objective of executed work was to check the correctness of assumed assumptions, shape and geometry of the solution and configuration of components that affect the protective effectiveness during the impact of the explosive. In order to reach that goal, both model tests and experimental tests were carried out. The experimental tests were carried out on the real object. Significant information about the level, directions and nature of affecting dynamic loads were obtained as well as information about their impact on particular structure elements. The MES numerical model of the research object has been developed in LS-Dyna system. Special emphasis was placed on the mapping of complex geometry, configuration of components and their interactions. Test calculations were carried out and then the resistance calculations were made. As a load, generating post-explosion impact wave, the load imposed by normative requirements concerning the way of explosive arrangement as well as the shape and weight. The analysis of obtained results of the experimental and numerical tests allows for high evaluation of effectiveness of proposed solution.

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