Blast and Penetration Resistant Tactical Shelters

Abstract

The objective of the research was to investigate the Air Force's tactical shelter designs and determine the extent to which blast and penetration resistance could be incorporated into the design. This was to be done within existing weight, cost and other constraints specified in the relevant Military Specifications. We deal here with the standard 8x8x13 ft. rectangular parallel piped, although the work here is applicable to the 8x8x20 ft. shelter. This shelter must be capable of efficient transport by plane, ship, helicopter, rail, or truck without damage to the structure. The shelter should be capable of withstanding a 7.25 psi overpressure (peak pressure).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA214859

Entities

People

  • Alvin M. Strauss

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Explosions
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radar
  • Sandwich Construction
  • Small Arms
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design