Debris Hazards, a Fundamental Study
Abstract
Predicting the mechanical debris, associated with nuclear detonation, stemming from several sources (blast-induced flight of structural fragments, pickup of material from the ground by blast winds, and crater throwout) is a significant problem. Designers of hardened sites are concerned with materials which may accumulate atop silo doors or damage vulnerable above-grade antenna systems. Military operations are concerned with the hazards to troops and equipment from the use of nuclear demolition and tactical devices. Potential users of nuclear excavating devices are concerned with hazards to personnel, utilities and equipment. This report describes the collection and analysis of data on various aspects of debris formation and dispersion, and examples of data utilization in estimating debris environment in several situations. The approach in the study was to collect extensive data from past experimental and analytical investigations bearing on debris formation and dispersion. By further study the most meaningful for mats were summarized to be used as inputs to approximate solutions for debris environment predictions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0342723
Entities
People
- Edward B. Ahlers
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute