The Effects of Indirect-Fire Munitions on Framed Structures,

Abstract

This paper reports an effectiveness evaluation of the use of indirect-fire munitions against steel-and reinforced concrete-framed structures in an urban environment. Effects include collapse of columns due to lateral blast loads, crushing of columns by vertical blast loads, response of interior and exterior walls to blast and fragments, response of personnel to blast overpressures and wall debris, and the formation and location of rubble caused by the detonations of these munitions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001734

Entities

People

  • Bruce L. Morris
  • Patrick H. Zabel

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Blast Loads
  • Concrete
  • Indirect Fire
  • Military Personnel
  • Munitions
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • United States Air Force Academy

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • ballistics.