ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF PROTECTIVE WALL DESIGN

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Abstract:

Two aspects of the Picatinny Arsenal program for establishment of safety design criteria are discussed. Each is concerned with optimization of cubicle-type protective structures for manufacture and storage of explosives andor high energy propellants. The first aspect considers the relative protection effectiveness of different construction materials. The second part deals with determination of optimum explosive charge distribution, within a cubicle, for minimization of explosion effects. Illustrative examples are presented for each case. Since this presentation in August 1962, certain revisions were made to the relationships defining blase reflection factors used in the illustrative examples. Based on these revisions, reflection effects as described in this paper are conservative. These revisions do not alter the design principles originally discussed.

Author(s):
Saffian, Leon W. ; Rindner, Richard M.
Author Organization(s):
PICATINNY ARSENAL DOVER NJ
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0403662
Pagination:
0054

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PA-TM-1063
Monitor Series:
TM-1063, PA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONCRETE, *DESIGN CRITERIA, *REINFORCEMENT(STRUCTURES), MILITARY FACILITIES, OPTIMIZATION, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, WAREHOUSES, EXPLOSION EFFECTS, LOADS(FORCES), ENERGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
*REINFORCED STRUCTURES
Report Date:
1963 Feb 01