Safety Tests of Explosives Transport Trucks

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Abstract:

Five safety tests were conducted on 12- and 34-ton pickup trucks of the type used to haul explosives aboard the Naval Weapons Center. The tests were designed to determine the effectiveness of the steel flash shield between the truck cab and bed in shielding personnel in the cab against the hazards resulting from inadvertent initiation of explosive materials being transported. For each test, the explosive material, the method of initiation, test instrumentation, and a discussion of the results are given. The limitations of the shield and suggestions for improved safety protection for truck personnel are included.

Author(s):
Donaldson, Paul A. ; Wiruth, Alvin D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical publication
Pagination:
0028

Security Markings

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):
NWC-TP-4738, GIDEP-347.97.00.00-X7-02
Monitor Series:
347.97.00.00-X7-02, NAVAIR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CARGO VEHICLES, *EXPLOSIVES, DETONATIONS, IGNITION, METAL PLATES, OPERATORS(PERSONNEL), SAFETY, SHIELDING, TEST METHODS, TRANSPORTATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface Transportation and Equipment, Safety Engineering, Ammunition and Explosives
Report Date:
1969 Jul 01