New Techniques to Reduce Explosion and Fragment Severity of Mass Detonable Munitions,
Abstract
Shielding and orientation tests were conducted which demonstrate the feasibility of preventing propagation of detonation and reduction of fragment hazards to inhabited areas as a result of the detonation of a single pallet of 8-inch projectiles within an ammunition storage area. Repetitive tests were conducted to minimize explosion size and reduce to zero the lethal fragment hazard at finite distances from the storage areas. The shielding materials used were fabricated from readily available lightweight materials at low production cost. These tests demonstrate the potential for easy access, open storage of H.E. munitions in the vicinity of inhabited buildings. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000476
Entities
People
- David L. Collis
Organizations
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology