Design and Construction of Test Facilities to Simulate the Effects of a Nuclear Detonation, HANDEC 1 and HANDEC 2
Abstract
A method of simulating the effects of the static overpressure of the airblast and the resulting airblast-induced ground motions associated with a nuclear blast was developed by the Air Force Weapons Laboratory, and was designated High Explosive Simulation Technique (HEST). Recently, the Air Force Weapons Laboratory has been conducting tests to simulate the direct-induced ground shock from a nuclear detonation and has designated this simulation as Direct Induced High Explosive Simulation Technique (DIHEST). Proposed construction of new, harder weapon systems in rock sites made it desirable to apply the HEST and DIHEST technique to structures and research models. HANDEC I and HANDEC II were the first tests using both the HEST and DIHEST method to simulate these environments. This report describes the design and construction of both the HANDEC I and HANDEC II test facilities that were constructed in rock located near Cedar City, Utah. Design criteria are stated, some unique construction methods used are described, and recommendations are made for application to future similar projects. A complete set of design drawings and construction photographs are included. The Air Force conducted the tests and analyzed the results. This phase of the project is described in another AFWL technical report and is not included herein.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0872111
Entities
People
- Howard L. Taylor