The Design of Misnay-Schardin Charges

Abstract

Description of the principle whereby a cylindrical explosive charge may be made to fling off a steel terminal disc a a high-velocity projectile is given with possible applications in Service munitions. The parameters governing the proportions and design of such charges and the choice of high explosive are also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1952
Accession Number
ADA492675

Entities

People

  • P. Bethell

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bombs
  • Detonations
  • Detonators
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Government (Foreign)
  • High Explosives
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Projectiles
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Thickness
  • Trip Wires

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.