{"id":2017,"date":"2025-04-30T14:26:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.me.iastate.edu\/sbentil\/?p=2017"},"modified":"2025-06-15T01:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:37:30","slug":"basics-of-blast-physics-and-simulation-for-injury-studies-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.me.iastate.edu\/sbentil\/2025\/04\/30\/basics-of-blast-physics-and-simulation-for-injury-studies-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics of Blast Physics and Simulation for Injury Studies (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDates<\/a>
\nRegistration for In-Person Attendees<\/a>
\nVirtual Meeting Link<\/a>
\nShort Course Overview<\/a>
\nCourse Instructor Biography<\/a>
\nSponsor<\/a>
\nVenue<\/a>
\nParking<\/a>
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\nOrganizing Committee<\/a>
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Dates<\/h3>\n

June 23, 2025 (Monday) — June 24, 2025 (Tuesday)<\/strong>
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Registration for In-Person Attendees<\/h3>\n

There is no registration fee for the course. However, if you are attending the short course in-person and you would like to purchase a boxed lunch(es) and\/or a parking permit(s), then please visit the following website to place your order: https:\/\/go.iastate.edu\/SR1PXX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Virtual Meeting Link<\/h3>\n

There is no registration fee for the course. However, if you are attending the short course virtually, then visit the following webpage to register for the webinar so that you can receive the virtual meeting details: https:\/\/iastate.webex.com\/webappng\/sites\/iastate\/webinar\/webinarSeries\/register\/f0358641ad2a4f31802465731322284c<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Short Course Overview
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ABSTRACT<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

This two-day short course is intended as an introduction to blast physics, loading, and target response for researchers investigating blast injury phenomena, developing diagnostics or treatments\/therapies, as well as biomechanical engineers and material scientists developing protective technologies.\u00a0 Key aspects of theory, modelling, and experimentation will be covered, and important terminology regarding shock processes and gas-dynamic flow conditions will be explained. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the fundamental principles of blast to a sufficient extent that experiments and models can be properly staged and interpreted.<\/p>\n

FORMAT<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

The format for the course will be informal with as much allowance for discussion as can be afforded through the sessions. Live demonstrations will be performed using the advanced blast simulator (ABS) at Iowa State University. See the following link to learn more about the ABS: https:\/\/www.me.iastate.edu\/sbentil\/2024\/05\/24\/advanced-blast-simulator-abs-commissioned-at-iowa-state-universitys-cares-lab\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Participation in the Short Course<\/strong>: In-person or Virtual
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Course Instructor Biography<\/h3>\n

Dave Ritzel holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and MSc in Aerospace Science. He has over 45 years of experience in blast research studies covering the theoretical, experimental, and computational modeling aspects of blast physics, damage, and injury.\u00a0 His research positions have included Head of Explosives Effects Group at Defence R&D Canada, and Head of Weapons Terminal Effects Group with the Defence Science and Technology Group, Australia.\u00a0 \"\"<\/a>In 2000, he formed his own research company Dyn-FX Consulting supporting studies of blast effects and protection technologies for Defence departments, federal security agencies, university researchers, and private industries in Canada, the US, and Australia.\u00a0 For the last 20 years, his research activity has been concentrated on blast-injury biomechanics, including the special challenge of blast-induced traumatic brain injury, as well as the development of experiments and instrumentation.\u00a0 He patented the \u201cAdvanced Blast Simulator\u201d design currently used by leading research agencies in Canada, the US, and Australia.<\/p>\n

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Sponsor<\/h3>\n

This short course is financially supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research under PANTHER award number N000142112906 through Dr. Timothy Bentley
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Office of Naval Research (ONR).<\/p><\/div>\n

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Physics-bAsed Neutralization of Threats to Human tissuEs and oRgans (PANTHER).<\/p><\/div>\n

Venue<\/h3>\n

The symposium will be held at Iowa State University’s Student Innovation Center (SICTR), which is located at: 606 Bissell Road, Ames, IA 50011<\/span>.<\/p>\n

SICTR has been the heart of creativity and collaboration at Iowa State University since Fall 2020.<\/p>\n

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Parking<\/h3>\n

Lot 29 should be used for parking (see:\u00a0https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GuoabioxfT8hpPV18<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Hotel<\/h3>\n

The Gateway Hotel is recommended for lodging<\/span>. Visit the following link to learn more about the hotel<\/span>: https:\/\/www.gatewayames.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Organizing Committee<\/h3>\n

The organizing committee is comprised of the following members:<\/p>\n