BODY MOTIONS OF A BURIED ARCH SUBJECTED TO BLAST LOADING,

Abstract

An approximate method is developed for predicting the deflections of the footings of a buried arch subjected to a blast wave traveling along the surface. Results from the theory are compared with measured values from Operation Plumbbob Structure 3.3a. The influence of the dominant parameters is discussed. It is shown that duration of loading is exceedingly important in governing the magnitude of footing deflections. The theory is presented in a form suitable for use in the design office. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 16, 1963
Accession Number
AD0416475

Entities

People

  • D. Dadeppo
  • J. R. Allgood

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Blast Waves
  • Deflection

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.