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  1. Explosive Device - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Explosive devices are substances or devices that, when subjected to heat, impact, friction, or detonation, release a large amount of energy rapidly, resulting in the conversion of materials into hot …

  2. Explosive Device - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Aug 21, 2015 · An explosive device is defined as a contraption that consists of an explosive charge and a means of initiating that charge, potentially incorporating additional components such as timing …

  3. Improvised Explosive Devices - ScienceDirect

    Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have posed serious threats for more than half a century, evolving with time and new technologies. They have become a common weapon in the asymmetrical warfare …

  4. Explosive - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    The device is designed to produce fragmentation, either from the case of the device or from preformed fragments placed around the explosive charge. Secondary fragmentation is that produced by the …

  5. Improvised Explosive Device - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or homemade bombs are limited by the creativity and ability of their maker. They can be lethal, destructive, noxious, or of an incendiary nature. IEDs consist of, in simple …

  6. Forensic analysis of an alleged improvised explosive device (IED) from ...

    Jan 1, 2025 · The exercise consisted of a glass jar with black adhesive tape around it, representing an improvised explosive device. The analysis of the results highlighted: a) the importance of a joint …

  7. Simulation, verification, and prediction of thermal response of ...

    Sep 1, 2025 · The thermal response of electro-explosive device (EED) is commonly used for product design, non-destructive testing, and analysis of electromagnetic s…

  8. Field test and probabilistic analysis of irregular steel debris ...

    Dec 1, 2021 · 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, …

  9. Advancements in optical sensors for explosive materials Identification ...

    Jun 1, 2024 · This review paper discusses the significant advancements in optical sensors for detecting explosive materials, emphasizing their crucial role in public safety and security. The graphical …

  10. DNA and fingerprint analyses of debris from improvised explosive …

    Oct 1, 2024 · Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can be assembled directly from daily items and are easily purchasable and distributable internationally, owing to …