Measurement of Near-Field Blast Effects of Fluidically Encased Explosive Charges
Abstract
A specialized explosive test facility for measuring near-field blast behavior of fluidic encased explosives was built and calibrated during this program. The primary pressure-time measurement system incorporated metallic Hopkinson bars to permit measurement and comparison of the blast effectiveness within the particulate environment generated by various fluidic encasement materials surrounding the explosive charges. The surrounding materials investigated included water, ethylene glycol, glycerol, glass, leaded glass and solder. A very substantial enhancement in both peak pressure and positive impulse was realized, especially for the higher density surrounding materials, i.e., glass, leaded glass and solder.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADB011646
Entities
People
- Andre Deklerk
Organizations
- Denver Research Institute