Investigation of Fragment-Stopping Barricades

Abstract

This report describes a two-part investigation of the reduction in fragment hazards afforded by barricades. Also included is a description of the FRAGHAZ Computer Program used in the investigation. Part I is a general investigation of barricades to test the usefulness of the FRAGHAZ Program and to gain initial insight on barricades. Part II covers a specific investigation of the fragment hazard reduction capability of a natural hillside barricade in Taequ, Korea. The results of the investigation indicate that the configuration and positioning of the ammo stacks relative to the barricade are prime considerations in reducing fragmentation hazards. Keywords: Terrain/barriers; Structures/protection; Ammunition fragments; Hazards/density/volume; Range distance; Explosion effects; Kinetic energy projectiles; Projectiles/ fragmentation; Projectile trajectories; Mathematical models; Computer programs; Revetments. (mm)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA229843

Entities

People

  • Frank Mccleskey
  • Lee Wilson
  • Rose Baker

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Fragments
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energetic Materials
  • Engineering
  • Explosives
  • Fragmentation
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Random Variables
  • Weapons

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