The Shock Tunnel: History and Results. Volumes I - V.

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of a program conducted by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency to determine blast resistance of wall panels typically found in existing structures. The objective of this program was to determine the blast sheltering capability of structures in the National Fallout Shelter Survey inventory and to obtain information which could be used to upgrade these structures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055518

Entities

People

  • B. L. Gabrielsen
  • C. Wilton
  • K. Kaplan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast Loads
  • Blast Resistance
  • Cameras
  • Construction
  • Dynamic Response
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Model Tests
  • Photographs
  • Physical Properties
  • Shock Tubes
  • Shock Tunnels
  • Static Tests
  • Test Facilities
  • Walls

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.