An Evaluation of the Protective Devices Bomb Handling System
Abstract
The detonation of an explosive device causes injury to personnel and damage to material through two distinct modes: blast overpressure and solid objects which become missiles. The manufacturer of Bomb Handling System (BHS) claims that it offers protection in both areas. To quantitatively determine these characteristics a series of tests were conducted to obtain blast pressure data from TNT reference charges with and without the bomb basket. Blast pressure attenuation and redirection capabilities were evaluated. Pipe bombs with various bursting charges and improvised explosive devices (IED's) containing dynamite were also detonated as representative fragmentation-producing devices. These tests yielded data on the fragmentation hazard reduction capabilities of the bomb baskets, shields, and body armor. IED's having various size charges were used so that a qualitative idea of the basket's practical strength limitations could be obtained. In addition, a bomb basket endurance test was conducted using a number of consecutive small charges. This permitted an evaluation of the strength integrity of the bomb basket material.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0908943
Entities
People
- James A. Frigiola