Accession Number:

AD0730949

Title:

Fragmentation Hazard Study. Phase 3. Fragment Hazards from Detonation of Multiple Munitions in Open Stores

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Oct 1969-Sep 1970

Corporate Author:

IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL

Personal Author(s):

• Feinstein, D. I.
• Nagaoka, H. H.

Report Date:

1971-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

97.0

Abstract:

An investigation of fragment hazards from multiple munitions in open stores is described. The objectives of the study were to estimate fragment hazards as a function of type and quantity of munitions, and configurations of the store. To this end an analytic stack model has been developed from insight gained on a series of small- and full-scale tests. A series of tests were run utilizing M117 750-lb bombs in order to verify the analytic stack model. Another set of verification tests were run with 155mm shells.

Descriptors:

• *AMMUNITION
• *FRAGMENTATION
• BOMBS
• COUNTING METHODS
• DETONATIONS
• EXPLOSION EFFECTS
• HAZARDS
• STATISTICAL DATA
• STORAGE
• TERMINAL BALLISTICS

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Explosions
• Ballistics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE