Accession Number:

AD0294304

Title:

SENSITIVITY OF CASED EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS TO IMPACT BY REGULAR FRAGMENTS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

LITTLE (ARTHUR D) INC CAMBRIDGE MA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1962-09-28

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

The program is designed to aid in determining a more realistic quantity distance relationship for the storage of ordnance explosive material. It is the intent of this project, through an experimental program, to establish a limiting fragment mass vs impact velocity relatationship for the detonation of certain explosives andor propellants enclosed in cartridge cases of different thicknesses. Tests, Test methods, Velocity, Projectile cases, Storage, Propellants, Detonation, Thickness, Calibration, Tables, SENSITIVITY, Impact shock, Fragmentation. This report discusses the firing of 0.2 oz fragments for velocity calibration and assessment of fragment damage. Receiver charge detonability tests were also fired. No detonations were recorded.

Descriptors:

• *EXPLOSIVES
• *IMPACT SHOCK
• *DETONATIONS
• *CARTRIDGE CASES
• VELOCITY
• THICKNESS
• FRAGMENTATION
• TEST METHODS
• SENSITIVITY
• PROPELLANTS
• TABLES(DATA)
• CALIBRATION
• STORAGE
• PROJECTILE CASES

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Combustion and Ignition

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE