Evaluation of Explosive Techniques for Severing Exposed Conductors.

Abstract

Two series of tests were conducted at the U.S. Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Facility, Indian Head, Maryland, to evaluate methods of explosively severing exposed electrical conductors (wires and cables) of various types and sizes on devices encountered on the surface and underwater. Two methods were used: blasting caps and detonating cord. The objective was to determine the minimum amount of explosive required to sever the conductors without fraying any strands. The technique will aid in the recovery of ordnance mechanisms and devices for study by intelligence and evaluation personnel. Evaluation of the tests indicate that blasting caps are more reliable than detonating cord for satisfactorily severing conductors. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0918632

Entities

People

  • James Olin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Detonating Cord
  • Engineers
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Maryland
  • Munitions
  • Recovery
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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