ESKIMO I Magazine Separation Test
Abstract
In a fully instrumented test in December 1971 at China Lake, Calif., 200,000 lb of TNT explosive contained in 155-mm projectiles were detonated simultaneously in an earth-covered magazine surrounded by four earth-covered igloos placed at various distances from the donor magazine. The principal objective was to evaluate magazine spacing. Based on data from this and previous tests, the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board reduced the separation distances for earth-covered steel-arch magazines to 2.0 X W to the 1/3 power for face-to-rear orientations and 2.75 X W to the 1/3 power for face-to-side orientations. The report contains data on fragment sizes and distribution, igloo damage and structural motion, and blast pressures at the site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0909522
Entities
People
- Frederick H. Weals
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake