Sensitivity of Molten and Solid TNT Charges to Impact by Primary Steel Fragments
Abstract
An experimental program was conducted to establish the sensitivity of molten and solid TNT to impact by non-spinning, primary steel fragments weighing 14 to 42 grams (0.5 to 1.5 oz) and traveling at velocities of 1,057 to 2,180 m/s (3,466 to 7,152 fps). Parameters that were varied included the absence or presence of steel acceptor plates, fragment weight per unit impact area and the molten vs. solid physical state of the TNT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087750
Entities
People
- George Petino Jr.
- Michael F. Leondi
- Paul D. Price