Ground Motion Gauge Development.

Abstract

The overall objective of this work was the review, design, and improvement of techniques for the measurement of the effects of explosions. The report describes continued development of an integrated-accelerometer gauge suitable for recording particle velocity in rock or soil. A drop bar apparatus was modified to allow independent calibration of the completed gauge. Lab tests indicate that proper 'aging' can greatly reduce accelerometer zero shifts caused by high peak accelerations. Data is presented from the airblast measurements in the recent HARDPAN I-2 event. A magnetic technique for statically measuring ground displacement and rotation is analyzed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020194

Entities

People

  • D. Grine
  • P. Coleman
  • W. Ginn

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Calibration
  • Displacement
  • Explosions
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Motion
  • Particles
  • Rotation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design