The Punch Charge.
Abstract
The punch charge is a novel metal-explosive configuration used to produce relatively large-diameter holes through steel target plates. The report treats several design configurations and describes the corresponding target response patterns in steel plates for a thickness range of 3/4 to 2 inches based on macrostructural studies and high-speed photographic analysis. Design parameters such as case thickness and explosive geometry are discussed relative to target hole size, mass of target metal removed, and target plug velocities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0771421
Entities
People
- John Pearson
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake