TNT Equivalency of Pentolite Hemispheres

Abstract

This report present the results of a limited study designed to determine the TNT equivalency of Pentolite hemispheres detonated on a sand base. Three Pentolite charges with an average mass of 1.129 kg and two TNT charges with an average mass of 1.146 kg were detonated over a sand base test area. Blast parameters were measured along two blast lines. An average value of the TNT equivalency of Pentolite based on peak overpressure is 1.11. The average value based on impulse is 1.07.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA123340

Entities

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  • Charles Kingery
  • George Coulter

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  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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  • Explosions
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