Tests of Small-Scale Explosions in Extremely Shallow Water

Abstract

Six 100-lb spherical charges of cast TNT were fired in a water depth of 0.41 ft over both a sand and concrete bottom. Pressure-time measurements were obtained at distances of 22, 30, and 50 charge radii from the charge by means of tourmaline, piezoelectric gages located above and below the water surface. Test results indicated that water shock in extremely shallow water is negligible compared to the air blast at distances equal to or greater than 22 charge radii.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1954
Accession Number
AD0756359

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Concrete
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Gages
  • Gravity
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mississippi
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Piezoelectric Gages
  • Shallow Water
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Water
  • Waterways

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