Explosive-Induced Pressures in Iron
Abstract
A metallographic technique is discussed for determining the level of pressure to which iron plates have been subjected by explosive loading. The interaction of the shock and rarefaction waves within the plate is analyzed to arrive at formulas from which the intensity of pressure can be determined when the velocity of the detonation front is known. This technique is employed to determine the pressure induced in iron by oblique detonation of 4 common explosives, Compositions B, C-3, C-4, and H-6. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 22, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267025
Entities
People
- Lester A. Potteiger
- William G. Soper
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division