Structural Response to Simulated Nuclear Overpressure (STRESNO): A Test Program and Future Analytical Techniques. Volume 1. Program Description and Results

Abstract

This document reports on the following: (1) Experimental determination of the ability of 17 basic structural elements to withstand simulated nuclear overpressure loads (utilizing Sandia Corporation's THUNDERPIPE Shock Tube) and uniform static pressure loads; (2) Analytical determination of the ability of these structural elements to withstand nuclear overpressure loads and uniform static pressure loads (utilizing the NOVA-2 computer program developed by Kaman AviDyne for the Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Finite element techniques, and classical strength analysis techniques); (3) Identification and evaluation of differences between test results and analysis results; (4) Identification of suggested changes to NOVA-2 to upgrade its capabilities; (5) Analytical determination of the sensitivity of structural response to selected structural properties; and (6) Application of study results to future nuclear hardness assessments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA050700

Entities

People

  • Roger P. Syring
  • W. Dale Pierson

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programs
  • Dynamic Response
  • Elastic Properties
  • Explosives
  • Frequency Response
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Static Loads
  • Static Pressure
  • Stress Analysis
  • Structural Response
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design