ESQD Reduction by Analysis and Analogy
Abstract
The explosive-safety quantity-distance (ESQD) requirements for buildings given in DOD 6055.9-STD and its Navy implementation OP-5 are not written in stone. Both documents provide that "...DDESB approved analyses and/or approved tests may be used to determine minimal distances for both primary and secondary fragments. DDESB Technical Paper 13 ... is an example of a method to determine minimal distances for building debris." This paper will show by example the use of the TP 13 used in combination with other methods for the estimation of ESQD ranges for several buildings. The examples are all taken from real situations with real siting constraints. They demonstrate that in some instances the DOD standards cannot be relaxed; however, for many situations reduced ESQD arcs can be obtained.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA517693
Entities
People
- Paul E. Montanaro
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division