Explosive Tests of Blast Cell, Naval Torpedo Station, Bangor Annex

Abstract

Blast tests were conducted in blast cells of a typical munitions facility. High-speed camera coverage was made, and pressure measurements were taken. Observed damage was compared with theoretical predictions based on NAVFAC P-397, 'Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions.' The tests indicate that blast pressures will leak out around the blast doors and be of high enough level to cause injury to personnel nearby. Debris nets, if properly fastened, can serve to prevent roofing and ceiling from being blown down. Conventional, corrugated, cement-asbestos roofing can withstand up to 6- psi dynamic overpressure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014201

Entities

People

  • J. M. Ferritto

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cellular Structures
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Department Of Defense
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • High Pressure
  • High Speed Cameras
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Projectiles

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.