Contact Christopher Stennett
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 383051
- Email: c.stennett@cranfield.ac.uk
Areas of expertise
- Counter-IED
- Test and Evaluation
- Explosives and Munitions
Background
Chris obtained his BEng in Computer Systems Engineering from Sussex University in 1990. He then spent 13 years working for RARDE/DRA/DERA/Qinetiq working on:
Research in ignition and growth of reaction in energetic materials
Development of computer models and experiments for model validation
large-scale trials planning
project management.
Chris joined Cranfield University in 2004 and his role has included:
Initiation sensitiveness and sensitivity
EMTAP (Energetic Materials Testing and Assessment Policy) testing
MSc project supervision
Current activities
Chris is Head of the Test and Evaluation Group in Cranfield University's Centre for Defence Chemistry. His interests include:
Measurement methods for sensitivity and detonation performance
Development of test methods for stockpile assurance
Development of qualification methods for new energetic materials.
Clients
AWE
Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG)
DSTL
Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure (CPNI)
Qinetiq
Chemring Energetics
SPEX Services
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Halleux F, Pons J, Wilson I, Stennett C, Van Riet R, .... (2023). Urea‐Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP): Comparative study on the experimental detonation pressure of a non‐ideal explosive. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 48(10)
- Fang X, Stennett C & Gaulter S. (2023). Enhancement of laser ignitibility of insensitive energetic materials (FOX‐7). Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 48(11)
- Stennett C, Gaulter S & Akhavan J. (2020). An Estimate of the TNT‐Equivalent Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) of the Beirut Port Explosion Using Publicly‐Available Tools and Data. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 45(11)
- da Silva LA, Johnson S, Critchley R, Clements J, Norris K, .... (2020). Experimental fragmentation of pipe bombs with varying case thickness. Forensic Science International, 306
- Fang X, Stone M & Stennett C. (2020). Pulsed laser irradiation of a nanoparticles sensitised RDX crystal. Combustion and Flame, 214
- Luppi F, Mai N, Kister G, Gill PP, Gaulter SE, .... (2019). Chemical Modification of β‐Cyclodextrins: Balancing Soft and Rigid Domains in Complex Structures. Chemistry – A European Journal, 25(68)
- Fang X, Sharma M, Stennett C & Gill PP. (2017). Optical sensitisation of energetic crystals with gold nanoparticles for laser ignition. Combustion and Flame, 183
- Goff M, Hazell PJ, Appleby-Thomas GJ, Wood DC, Stennett C, .... (2015). Gas gun ramp loading of Kel-F 81 targets using a ceramic graded areal density flyer system. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 80
- Appleby-Thomas GJ, Hazell PJ, Sheldon RP, Stennett C, Hameed A, .... (2014). The high strain-rate behaviour of selected tissue analogues. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 33(1)
- Leighs JA, Appleby-Thomas GJ, Stennett C, Hameed A, Wilgeroth JM, .... (2012). A sealed capsule system for biological and liquid shock-recovery experiments. Review of Scientific Instruments, 83(11)
- Hazell PJ, Appleby-Thomas GJ, Wielewski E, Stennett C & Siviour C. (2012). The influence of microstructure on the shock and spall behaviour of the magnesium alloy, Elektron 675. Acta Materialia, 60(17)
- Hazell PJ, Lawrence T & Stennett C. (2012). The Defeat of Shaped Charge Jets by Explosively Driven Ceramic and Glass Plates. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 9(2)
- Appleby-Thomas GJ, Hazell PJ, Stennett C, Cooper G, Helaar K, .... (2009). Shock propagation in a cemented tungsten carbide. Journal of Applied Physics, 105(6)
- Appleby-Thomas GJ, Hazell PJ & Stennett C. (2009). The variation in lateral and longitudinal stress gauge response within an RTM 6 epoxy resin under one-dimensional shock loading. Journal of Materials Science, 44(22)
- Hazell PJ, Stennett C & Cooper G. (2009). The effect of specimen thickness on the shock propagation along the in-fibre direction of an aerospace-grade CFRP laminate. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 40(2)
- Hazell PJ, Cowie A, Kister G, Stennett C & Cooper GA. (2009). Penetration of a woven CFRP laminate by a high velocity steel sphere impacting at velocities of up to 1875m/s. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 36(9)
- Hazell PJ, Stennett C & Cooper G. (2008). The shock and release behavior of an aerospace‐grade cured aromatic amine epoxy resin. Polymer Composites, 29(10)
- Hazell PJ, Kister G, Stennett C, Bourque P & Cooper G. (2008). Normal and oblique penetration of woven CFRP laminates by a high velocity steel sphere. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 39(5)
Conference Papers
- Halleux F, Stennett C, Pons J-F, Wilson I, Van Riet R, .... (2023). Small-Scale Characterisation of Urea Hydrogen Peroxide Explosive Performance Using Heterodyne Velocimetry
- McGee C, Stennett C, Clements J & Vrcelj R. (2023). Towards Understanding the Detonation Properties of Additively Manufactured RDX: Dry Powder Printed
- Cook MD, Wood A & Stennett C. (2023). Development of a new modified small-scale gap test
- Stennett C, Cook M, Cheese P, Wood A, White N, .... (2018). Live imaging and heating of confined RDX and HMX crystals until reaction using the dual windowed test vehicle
- Cook MD & Stennett C. (2018). One-dimensional thermal violence cook-off test
- White N, Reeves T, Cheese P, Stennett C, Wood A, .... (2018). Live decomposition imaging of HMX/HTPB based formulations during cook-off in the dual window test vehicle
- Cheese P, Reeves T, White N, Stennett C, Wood A, .... (2018). Development of a dual windowed test vehicle for live streaming of cook-off in energetic materials
- Goff M, Burns M, Gustavsen R, Stennett C, Hazell PJ, .... (2014). Effects observed when using metallic flyers and barriers with the embedded particle velocity gauge technique
- Hazell P, Appleby-Thomas GJ, Wielewski E, Siviour CR & Stennett C. (2012). On the shock response of the magnesium alloy elektron 675
- Sorber S, Stennett C & Goldsmith M. (2012). Developments in a small scale test of violence
- Bauer CL, Rae PJ, Stennett C & Flower HM. (2011). Small scale thermal violence experiments for combined insensitive high explosive and booster materials
- Flower H, Stennett C & Wortley S. (2010). Hazard characterization of fox-7 compositions with varying particle sizes
- Stennett C, Cooper G, Bolton P & Padfield J. (2010). Instrumented small-scale gap testing of booster compositions
- Appleby-Thomas GJ, Hazell PJ, Stennett C, Cooper G & Cleave R. (2009). The dynamic behaviour of a modified polyurethane resin
- Stennett C, Cooper GA, Hazell PJ, Appleby-Thomas G, Elert M, .... (2009). INITIATION OF SECONDARY EXPLOSIVES MEASURED USING EMBEDDED ELECTROMAGNETIC GAUGES
- Hazell PJ, Beveridge C, Groves K, Stennett C, Elert M, .... (2009). SHOCK COMPRESSION AND RECOVERY OF MICROORGANISM-LOADED BROTHS AND AN EMULSION
Books
- Hobbs ML, Baker J, Cook MD, Kaneshige MJ, Schumacher SC, .... (2023). Cookoff Reaction Violence In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Afsar A, Dossi E, Kister G, Gaulter S & Stennett C. (2023). Natural and Renewable Resources for New Inert and Energetic Polymeric Binders – Hazard Properties In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- McGee C, Stennett C, Clements J & Vrcelj R. (2023). Towards Understanding the Detonation Properties of Additively Manufactured RDX: Dry Powder Printed In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Hobbs ML, Baker J, Cook MD, Kaneshige MJ, Schumacher SC, .... (2023). Cookoff Reaction Violence In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Halleux F, Stennett C, Pons J-F, Wilson I, Van Riet R, .... (2023). Small-Scale Characterisation of Urea Hydrogen Peroxide Explosive Performance Using Heterodyne Velocimetry In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Afsar A, Dossi E, Kister G, Gaulter S & Stennett C. (2023). Natural and Renewable Resources for New Inert and Energetic Polymeric Binders – Hazard Properties In Future Developments in Explosives and Energetics. Royal Society of Chemistry.
