Development of a Novel, Lightweight, Protective Structure to Resist Impulsive, Dynamic Loads

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a novel, lightweight protective structure and presents results of an analytical and experimental study of its response to explosive loading at a standoff. The paper provides background on the need for lightweight physical protective structures based on the current U.S. military operational paradigm, and briefly discusses the global system objectives and how they were incorporated into Spiral 1.0 of the system (fielded in FY 2008). Lastly, conclusions discuss capabilities and future challenges associated with this type of novel physical protective structure for use in the warfighters' rapidly changing contingency environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA504159

Entities

People

  • Donald H. Nelson
  • Michael J. Roth
  • Thomas R. Slawson
  • William F. Heard

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Composite Materials
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Dynamic Response
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Indirect Fire
  • Lightweight
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Standoff
  • Strain Gages
  • Structural Components
  • Weight

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design