A New Explosion Test Facility at NSWC - The 50-Pound Bombproof
Abstract
A new test facility was recently dedicated at the Naval Surface Weapons Center, White Oak Laboratory, Silver Spring, Maryland--a bombproof with a 50-pound TNT equivalent explosive limit. Details, of the facility concept, design, and construction will be presented. Before the facility was put into use, a series of validation tests were performed. These tests included test firings over the explosive weight range of 1 to 50 pounds of TNT. The following measurements were undertaken: 1) wall strains, 2) wall displacements, 3) floor vibrations, 4) explosion-produced noise both inside and external to the facility, and 5) gas leakage both into the work areas surrounding the facility and into the atmosphere outside the facility. The results of these measurements will be presented and summarized. Finally, a description of the capabilities and specialized equipment dedicated to this facility will be discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADP005324
Entities
People
- Michael. M. Swisdak Jr
- Patrick F. Spahn
- Phillip J. Peckham
- Richard Bendt
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory