Recent Investigations on Burning to Detonation
Abstract
With a view to a more rigorous application of scientific principles to the problem of premature detonation of RDX/TNT fillings in shell, recent experiments on ignition and propagation in secondary explosives are briefly described. These lead to certain conclusions which need to be taken into account in formulating an acceptable mechanism for shell prematures. As a result, it seems that ignition of the filling is an insufficient cause for detonation except in circumstances where pressures substantially in excess of the yield- strength of the shell wall can also be generated, for instance by impulsive loading as in an impact. Some indications of the scope for future experimental studies are mentioned briefly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0519606
Entities
People
- A. L. Lovecy