Building Damages due to Airblast from an Accidental Explosion,
Abstract
This paper describes the effects of airblast on buildings caused by an accidental explosion of about 1000 kg of a gelatine explosive in a Swiss explosives factory. The location of the detonated explosive charges and the course of the explosion are briefly summarized. The evaluated building damages are described and compared with damage criteria given in the literature. The location of persons at the time of the explosion is shown, and their injuries are described. The appendix contains photos of typical building damages and a checklist that was used to record building damages. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000458
Entities
People
- Hansjoerg Rytz