PHASE II OF COMBAT EXCAVATION TESTS OF CRATERING WITH EXPLOSIVES

Abstract

This report covers the second phase of testing of cratering for combat excavation with explosive charges placed below ground surface in holes formed by shaped charges. Shaped-charge parameters investigated included cone diameter, cone thickness, cone angle, cone material, explosive weight, explosive-loaded- height above cone apex, and standoff. Experimental cratering charges included long and short charges, and charges of different weights and cross-section configuration. Measurements were recorded of the dimensions of the shaped-charge holes and the cleaned craters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 1963
Accession Number
AD0409972

Entities

People

  • Edward P. Leland

Organizations

  • United States Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Construction
  • Cratering
  • Craters
  • Demolition
  • Engineers
  • Excavation
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shaped Charges
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.