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The present study investigates the impact sensitivity of high explosives used for civilian applications, with the primary objective of assessing key safety parameters in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU and the harmonized European Standard SR EN 13631-4:2005. Using a RENAR-accredited methodology (Procedure PI-84), the sensitivity to mechanical shock was determined through a series of standardized drop-weight tests performed with the Soneta BFH 12A impact testing apparatus. The explosive mat...

Explosives are used in a wide range of industrial, military and civil applications, and their behavior under extreme temperature conditions is a key aspect for safety and reliability. The present study analyzes the influence of extreme temperatures on the stability and reactivity of explosive materials, highlighting the critical factors that can lead to degradation, changes in sensitivity or accidental triggering. In the research, experimental methods and numerical modeling were used to evaluate the thermal behavi...

This study presents a comparative analysis of the performance of three gas measurement devices used to detect toxic gases generated by the detonation of ANFO explosive. The study was conducted following the operational procedure PI-102, which complies with the requirements of the SR EN 13631-16:2005 standard for detecting and measuring toxic gases produced by explosions. The aim was to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of the devices in monitoring key toxic gases released during detonation. The e...