Blast Waves in a Room: Impact on Standing Behind Large Machine

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In summary: Attackers are a police force they don't wield HE usually. Although probably escapees blow their own bomb near to the entryway when they break in.The casing of modern stun grenades doesn't fragment when the grenade explodes. The blast is mostly contained within the casing, and holes are cut out of the casing so that sound and light from the explosion can escape. So anyone in the room but out of LOS will still experience a deafening sound and may be blinded for several seconds depending on how well the walls reflect the light, how cluttered the room is, and a number of other details.
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No i don't want to blow up anything, just wonder about story possibilities, solely for writing.
Lets suppose that dozen stun grenades blows in a room, that is at least 10m long, 5m wide, 4m tall, with a large machine(generator) in the middle, the majority of the grenades not so far from the entry door.
What would someone at the other end of the room, behind the machine, experience?
While no shrapnels could hit him, but blast waves reflects from the walls, and stun greandes operates with blast waves. Could the sizes of the room be enough protection, or it would be similar to standing next to a detonating grenade?
 
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newjerseyrunner said:
Something very similar happened to Adolf Hilter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_July_plot 4 of the people in the room were killed, Hilter only suffered some minor injuries and a blown out ear drum.
In this case, the walls didnt stand, so no reflected waves, although it is still useful, that some wood was enough to protect from worst of the blast.
 
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Something very similar happened to Adolf Hilter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_July_plot 4 of the people in the room were killed, Hilter only suffered some minor injuries and a blown out ear drum.

In that case there was over a kilo of plastic explosive in the room. GTOM is talking about multiple (for some reason) stun grenades. Their explosive power is a lot lower.
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
In that case there was over a kilo of plastic explosive in the room. GTOM is talking about multiple (for some reason) stun grenades. Their explosive power is a lot lower.

Attackers are a police force they don't wield HE usually. Although probably escapees blow their own bomb near to the entryway when they break in.
 
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The casing of modern stun grenades doesn't fragment when the grenade explodes. The blast is mostly contained within the casing, and holes are cut out of the casing so that sound and light from the explosion can escape. So anyone in the room but out of LOS will still experience a deafening sound and may be blinded for several seconds depending on how well the walls reflect the light, how cluttered the room is, and a number of other details.
 

Related to Blast Waves in a Room: Impact on Standing Behind Large Machine

1. What are blast waves and how are they created in a room?

Blast waves are rapid, high-pressure waves that are created by an explosion or sudden release of energy. In a room, blast waves can be created by a variety of sources such as a large machine malfunction or an external explosion.

2. How do blast waves impact someone standing behind a large machine in a room?

Blast waves can have a significant impact on someone standing behind a large machine in a room. The force of the blast wave can cause physical injury, such as concussions or ruptured eardrums, and can also cause damage to the surrounding environment.

3. What factors influence the strength of blast waves in a room?

The strength of blast waves in a room can be influenced by several factors, including the size and type of explosion, the distance from the source of the blast, and the materials in the room that can absorb or reflect the blast wave.

4. How can the impact of blast waves be mitigated in a room?

There are several ways to mitigate the impact of blast waves in a room, including using protective barriers or structures to absorb the blast, designing room layouts that minimize the impact of a blast wave, and implementing safety protocols to reduce the risk of explosions in the first place.

5. What safety precautions should be taken when working near large machines in a room?

When working near large machines in a room, it is important to follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. This can include ear protection, safety glasses, and hard hats. It is also important to ensure that all machines are regularly maintained and inspected to prevent malfunctions that could lead to blast waves.

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