Behavior of Lightweight Wall Panels Against Blast

Abstract

On April-11-1994, a full scale test was conducted, to examine the behavior of light weight wall panels against surface burst of 830 Kg. of T.N.T. The wall panels were positioned in four different distances from the center of the explosion (c.o.e). Each wall contained three different materials: corrugated asbestos-cement sheets, corrugated fiberglass sheets and cold form light-gage metal. High speed cameras were positioned to evaluate initial velocity of fragments from wall panels. The paper describes the test and it's results, secondary fragments collection data, fragments range prediction versus actual observed range and recommendation as to the choice of the material to be used in future constructions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 1994
Accession Number
ADA527912

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  • Arie Boimel

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  • Human Systems

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  • Abstracts
  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Blast
  • Cameras
  • Construction
  • Differential Equations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Fiberglass
  • High Speed Cameras
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Pressure Gages
  • Standards
  • Surface Burst
  • Weight

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Metallurgy
  • Surface Coatings Technology.