Australian Structures Response Evaluation: Ground Shock and Air Blast Measurements for Site Investigation Survey

Abstract

A site investigation survey was conducted during November 1986 as a preliminary requirement for the drafting of a trials plan associated with the proposed Australian Structures Response Evaluation Trials. The site near Woomera, South Australia was formerly used by the European Launcher Development Organization during the 1960's. Ground shock nd air blast measurements were conducted during the survey. This report details the instrumentation and the techniques used for making these measurements. An investigation into the response of the piezoelectric polymer transducers used during the survey is described nad the results reported.Keywords: Piezoelectric polymer; Blast effects; Ground shock; Field tests; Overpressure; Test facilities; Air blast; Pressure gauges; Australia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA195312

Entities

People

  • Phillip Box

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Field Tests
  • Ground Shock
  • Instrumentation
  • Low Noise
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Piezoelectric Polymers
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Gages
  • Shock
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Archaeological Resource Survey
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Explosive Engineering.