A review of Explosives Used in Explosive Excavation Research Laboratory Projects Since 1969

Abstract

Since 1969, EERL has been engaged primarily in using commercially developed explosives and blasting agents in a variety of explosive excavation jobs and experiments. Dry and wet (slurry) explosives and blasting agents have comprised the bulk of these products, which are generally fuel-oxidizer mixes with an ammonium nitrate base. General properties of these explosives are covered. The specific products used by EERL are discussed in detail as are the media in which they were used. The present techniques available for procuring explosives are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005006

Entities

People

  • Howard H. Reed

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Excavation
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fluids
  • High Explosives
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Nitrates
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Particle Size
  • Phyllosilicates
  • Rocket Oxidizers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design