TNT Equivalency of RDX

Abstract

Peak side-on blast overpressure and scaled positive impulse have been measured for RDX using configurations typical in a manufacturing facility. Quantities of 22.68 kg (50 lb), 45.36 kg (100 lb), 27.22 kg (60 lb), and 54.43 kg (120 lb) were tested in simulated shipping drums and simulated Nutsche containers. High explosive equivalency values for each test size were obtained as a function of scaled distance by comparison to known pressure and impulse characteristics for TNT surface bursts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA115610

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  • L. Mars

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  • Computer Sciences Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Calibration
  • Cameras
  • Computer Science
  • Containers
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Far Field
  • High Explosives
  • Materials
  • Near Field
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Shipping
  • Shipping Containers
  • Surface Burst

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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Explosive Engineering.