EFFECTIVENESS OF A GRID IN A BLAST SIMULATOR.
Abstract
Test results are presented which demonstrate the effectiveness of a layered grid in increasing the duration of the loading in the NCEL blast simulator. The tests were performed to check the hypothesis that long-duration loads could be obtained in a semi-closed load generation system without developing objectionable reflected pressures. This information was needed to check out a principle of operation for a proposed traveling wave blast simulator. The data demonstrate that it is possible to materially increase the duration for a given energy expenditure and simultaneously prevent the formation of large reflected pressure waves. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0600564
Entities
People
- V. H. Crow
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center