Shrapnel Protection Testing in Support of the Proposed Site 300 Contained Firing Facility

Abstract

To prepare for the planned Contained Firing Facility at the LLNL Site 300, we investigated various multilayered shrapnel protection schemes to minimize the amount of material used in shielding. As a result of testing, we found that two pieces of 1-in.-thick mild steel plate provide adequate general-purpose protection from shrapnel generated by normal hydrodynamic and cylinder shots at Bunker 801.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA525478

Entities

People

  • C. F. Baker
  • J. W. Pastrnak
  • L. F. Simmons

Organizations

  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Gaps
  • Ammunition Fragments
  • Armor Plate
  • Assembly
  • Blast
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Gamma Rays
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Shielding
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Metallurgy