Accession Number:

AD0607188

Title:

RESPONSE OF DRAG TYPE STRUCTURE TO BLAST,

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RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Report Date:

1953-10-16

Abstract:

The blast damage from a nuclear explosion on structures is considered. Two types of shock waves are discussed the static overpressure or pressure rise, and the dynamic or drag pressure. The physical vulnerability of the component plants of steel works is presented, including the susceptibility of various structural or equipment units.

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0133

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