Impact Tests of Simulated Nuclear Containment Vessels.

Abstract

Four impact test runs have been completed using the Holloman AFB test tracks. The tests were designed to evaluate selected reactor core and containment vessel concepts having possible application to airborne reactor propulsion systems. Tests were run with the test models impacting against concrete targets at velocities of 640, 914, 1055, and 1080 ft/sec. Two of the four test models survived the impact without rupture or leakage. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0900588

Entities

People

  • Ronald L. Holton

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Concrete
  • Impact Tests
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Reactor Cores

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.