SHELTER CONFIGURATION FACTORS (ENGINEERING AND COST ANALYSES)

Abstract

Shelter shapes and sizes that appear to offer the best compromise for standardizing new shelter design are described. The study had the following general conditions and criteria: (1) below ground, single-unit structures with a minimum of three feet of earth cover such as might be constructed under parks or playgrounds; this will result in radiation protection factors of 1000 or more; (2) consideration of both fallout and blast shelters; fallout shelters to be designed on a nominal live-load basis and blast shelters to be designed at 35 and 60 psi overpressure; (3) an extended shelter occupancy time and a closure capability of up to 24 hours; (4) protection against the induction of chemical, biological and radiological contaminants; and (5) single-unit capacities of 100, 500 and 1000 persons each with a 5-minute loading capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0405709

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