Blast-Induced Fragments from Detonations Inside Munitions Storage Structures
Abstract
The products of an accidental detonation in an above-ground storage magazine, with or without earth cover or in open stacks include: fire, airblast, and projection. For such mishaps, significant hazards are induced by fragments possessing high speeds and low angle paths. The hazardous effects associated with such projections are significantly reduced by storing explosives in chambers or magazines constructed below ground surface. The review of available reports and standards lead to identification of five principal effects namely: (1) air blast pressure; (2) fragments; (3) chemical hazards; (4) thermal hazards; (5) ground shocks. Extensive studies have been performed in the past on hazardous effects of blast pressure, induced thermal and chemical environments, and ground shocks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA498713
Entities
People
- Khosrow Bakhtar
- Michael M. Swisdak