Classification and In-Process Classification Testing - Where Do We Go from Here?

Abstract

Basically this procedure does not change the existing Bulk Interim Qualification Tests which still include: Card Gap; Detonation; Ignition and Unconfined Burning; Impact and Thermal Stability Tests. End-item classification testing changed significantly and includes: Single Package, Stack Test and External Fire Stack Test. Additional constraints on End-item Munition Testing Require Heat Flux and Firebrand Data for 1.3 and 1.4 materials and TNT equivalency and Fragmentation Assessment for 1.1 and 1.2 class munitions. This new procedure was instantly open to criticism. Card Gap and Impact Sensitivity tests are too severe for most materials, particularly small arms propellants and pyrotechnics. The Ignition and Unconfined Burning Test is not applicable to pyrotechnics. End-item tests are more costly in terms of the amount of munitions required as well as instrumentation requirements (Heat Flux and TNT Equivalency) .

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP000429

Entities

People

  • Fred L. Mcintyre

Organizations

  • Computer Sciences Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Dust Explosions
  • End Items
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Fires
  • Heat Flux
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Performance Tests
  • Propellants
  • Qualifications
  • Standards
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design