Instructions for Use of Non-Discrete and Quasistatic Diaphragm Pressure Gages

Abstract

This report presents Instructions for Use of both Non-Discrete and Diaphragm Pressure Gages for blast overpressure measurement. Figures are presented from which peak blast pressure may be calculated based on deformation or rupture of thin aluminum foils. Explosive, Shaped Charge, Blast experiment, Deformation Measurement, Rupture Measurement. Keywords: Blast pressure, Pressure gages.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA203297

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Horwath
  • Henry J. Goodman

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Attachment
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Explosives
  • Gages
  • Instructions
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Omnidirectional
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Overpressure
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Security
  • Shaped Charges
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.