Mighty Epic Pre-Test Analysis.

Abstract

Analytical response predictions (pre-shot) are made for three structures that are to be evaluated during the Mighty Epic tests. Also included in the report is a prediction of the response for the free field and for the free field containing a cavity, as well as a study of the effects that various idealization parameters have on the predicted results. The objective of this study is to analytically predict (pre-shot) the response of three structures that are in place at the Mighty Epic test site. These structures consist of: (1) homogeneous sphere; (2) composite built-up liner, and (3) composite integral liner. These three structures are situated in a relatively weak rock (tuff) at the 0.5-Kbar range. Included in the study is a prediction of the response for the free field (i.e., tuff) and for the tuff containing a six-foot diameter cylindrical cavity. Also reported are the effects that the various parameters associated with the predictions have on the results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047427

Entities

People

  • J. Rollins
  • James Crawford
  • R. Murtha
  • R. Odello
  • R. Thompson

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Bulk Modulus
  • Civil Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Computations
  • Dynamic Response
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Free Field
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Shear Modulus
  • Stiffness
  • Stress Waves
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.