FORMATION AND ENGINEERING CHARACTERISTICS OF NUCLEAR CRATERS FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES,

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Abstract:

This paper discusses crater formation phenomenology, the engineering characteristics of craters resulting from the underground detonation of nuclear explosives, and the potential applications of nuclear crater excavations for construction purposes. Author

Author(s):
Hughes, Bernard C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER NUCLEAR CRATERING GROUP LIVERMORE CA
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, *UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS, CIVIL ENGINEERING, CRATERING, EARTH HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SPALLATION, PRESSURE, SHOCK WAVES, SOIL MECHANICS, CONFIGURATIONS, PREDICTIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
*NUCLEAR EXCAVATIONS
Report Date:
1968 Jan 01