Course: Methods for Characterization of Energetic Materials

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Course title Methods for Characterization of Energetic Materials
Course code UENM/C967A
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Künzel Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pachman Jiří, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Stability of Explosives Stability of Explosives Service life of Explosives Service life of Explosives Sensitivity of Explosives Sensitivity of Explosives Detonation parameters of Explosives Detonation parameters of Explosives Detonation parameters of Explosives Performance of Explosives Explosive effects Regulations, transport (ADR, UN) Burning of Explosives

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with methods of energetic materials characterization. Emphasis is placed on techniques that are specific to energetic materials.
Students will have a general knowledge about well established as well as modern methods of testing of energetic materials.
Prerequisites
Theory of Explosions - I (C893A)

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Written test followed by oral examination. Student must pass by at least 50% the written test to be admitted to oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Forbes J. W. Shock wave compression of condensed matter. 2012.
  • KRUPKA M. Testování energetických materiálů, Univerzita Pardubice, 2003..
  • Suceska M. Test methods for explosives.


Study plans that include the course
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