ANALYSIS OF GROUND MOTION AND CONTAINMENT
Abstract
Predictions and evaluations of ground motion, stemming, containment and physical effects of ground motion on subsurface facilities and aquifers were made for the Salmon event. These predictions have been compared with observed data where available. The prediction of containment and the evaluation of the adequacy of the stemming plan were substantiated by the test results. Available post-shot data permits the following quantitative comparisons: Cavity radius 19 meters predicted, 16.8 meters observed; cracking radius 58 meters predicted, 45- 60 meters observed; radioactive crack radius 46 meters predicted, 37 meters observed; depth of spall 10 meters predicted, 12 meters observed; vertical displacement of spall 0.14 meters predicted, 0.1 meters observed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 26, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624522