Forensic analysis of explosions: Inverse calculation of the charge mass

Highlights • An Inverse Explosion Analysis tool has been developed. • Inverse models for window breakage and building damage are presented. • A statistical method was developed to combine various types of data. • Two case studies are presented the Enschede firework disaster and the Khobar tower atta...

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Published in:	Forensic science international Vol. 252; pp. 11 - 21
Main Authors:	van der Voort, M.M, van Wees, R.M.M, Brouwer, S.D, van der Jagt-Deutekom, M.J, Verreault, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01-07-2015 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Blast Bombings Charge Damage Debris Disasters Estimates Explosion Explosions Fireworks Fluid dynamics Forensic analysis Forensic engineering Forensic sciences Inverse Mathematical models Pathology Standard deviation Statistical analysis Forensic analysis Explosion Statistical analysis Blast Debris Damage
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Summary:	Highlights • An Inverse Explosion Analysis tool has been developed. • Inverse models for window breakage and building damage are presented. • A statistical method was developed to combine various types of data. • Two case studies are presented the Enschede firework disaster and the Khobar tower attack. • CFD is advised for explosions in urban environment.
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ISSN:	0379-0738 1872-6283
DOI:	10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.014