Bomb Crater Damage to Runways
Abstract
A similitude analysis is conducted and procedures are presented for using model tests to determine the extent of bomb crater damage to rigid runways. The radius, depth, and volume of true craters, as well as the extent of concrete cracking, can all be determined; however, different methods to scale the energy release are required, dependent upon a crater or camouflet being formed. Experimental test data using energy releases ranging from 5 grams to 589 pounds (750-pound bomb) of C-4 are used to demonstrate the validity of this model analysis. In addition, empirical equations have been curve-fitted to the pi terms and can be used for predicting mode of response, true crater size, and extent of concrete cracking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0907456
Entities
People
- Peter S. Westine
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute