SHIELDING CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF HARDENED STRUCTURES.

Abstract

An evaluation has been made of some of the factors to be considered in the design of hardened structures. In particular, radiation shielding requirements have been specified for various weapon sizes, distances from impact point, and blast overpressure. It has been shown that an envelope of curves can be constructed to allow the specification of shielding criteria to insure that radiation protection is commensurate with the survivability of a structure from blast effects. Also, a mathematical analysis is given of the relationship between protection factors and percent lethalities due to fallout radiation. The results described in this note should be directly applicable to the promulgation of design criteria for radiation shielding. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0812154

Entities

People

  • Charles M. Huddleston
  • Duane R. Doty

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Design Criteria
  • Hardened Structures
  • Impact Point
  • Lethality
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Overpressure
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Shielding
  • Specifications
  • Survivability

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design