Airblast Attenuation in Entranceways and other Typical Components of Structures. Small-Scale Tests Data Report 1
Abstract
The objective of this investigation was to develop an experimental data base for the airblast produced by conventional high explosive detonations which intrudes into structures through air entrainment systems, doors and other openings. This information will provide an experimental basis for the development of airblast prediction methods for the selection of blast doors and blast valves and the design of the geometrical configuration of personnel and air entrainment entranceways to suppress blast. The objective of this report is to present the experimental data obtained in the small-scale explosive test program. The analysis of the measurements will be given in later reports. This report describes the first phase of the experimental effort consisting of a comprehensive small-scale explosive test program conducted in the summer of 1981 and the winter of 1982. The experimental program consisted of a series of spherical charges ranging from 113 to 907 g of composition C-4 explosive detonated outside and inside the entrance of tunnels of circular and square cross-sections. Additional keywords: airblast shock waves; airblast measurement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA157002
Entities
People
- Charles D. Little Jr.
- James R. Britt