Fragment Hazard Investigation Program: Natural Communication Detonation of 155-mm Projectiles
Abstract
This report presents the experimental findings from the detonation by means of natural communication of Army M107 155-mm projectiles (TNT-loaded) stacked in various storage configurations. Projectile stacks ranging from one to 36 pallets were detonated. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide a methodology for the determination of quantity-distance safety standards for the safe and efficient storage of explosive-filled fragment producing munitions. In order to simplify the problem, various projectile stacks based on the standard storage pallet were detonated by means of natural communication in a series of small-scale (one pallet) fragmentation arena tests and large-scale (multiple pallet) tests designed for far-field fragment collection. A description of each test is discussed, and an analysis of the data is presented. A fragmentation model characterizing the detonation by means of natural communication of a pallet of 155-mm projectiles is presented and verified. From this model, a methodology was developed for the determination of far-field fragment hazards produced from the detonation by means of natural communication of open storage stacks of 155-mm projectiles. The significance of the methodology indicates that the quantity-distance standards for large stacks of ammunition can be determined from less expensive, less complex small-scale fragmentation arena tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108775
Entities
People
- F. Mccleskey
- J. G. Powell
- W. D. Smith
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division