Ground Shock Profiles for an Accidental Explosion at the Proposed Large Rocket Test Facility at Arnold Engineering Development Center
Abstract
This study is an assessment of the ground shock in profile which may be generated in the event of an accidental explosion at the proposed Large Rocket Test Facility (LRTF) at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). The assessment is accomplished by using the results of previous studies (AD-A162604 and AD-B104502) by the author and by reviewing existing ground motion data at depth, for sites with similar geology to expected conditions at AEDC. Empirical relationships are developed from these data and the relationships are used to predict the ground motion in profile. The surface ground motion predictions rely upon an existing relationship to predict surface velocity. Empirical relationships developed in the course of the previous study, predict surface acceleration and displacement. The empirical relationship developed in this study are used to predict acceleration, velocity, and displacement at depth. The ground motions are presented in table form and as profile plots. The results of this and previous studies by the same author are intended to be used for evaluating the siting of the LRFT. Keywords: Blast effects; Wind tunnel facilities; Ground shock; Surface burst.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA190704
Entities
People
- B. C. Davis
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory