Structural Response of an Unlined Vertical Cylinder in Operation MINE ORE.

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Abstract:

A 56-inch-diameter by 15-foot-deep unlined vertical cylinder was tested in Operation MINE ORE of the MINE SHAFT Series. This cylinder was subjected to the air blast and the air blast-induced and directly induced ground motions created by the explosion of a 100 ton partially buried sphere of TNT. This structure was located 60 feet from the charge at a free field radial velocity of about 19 fps. Accelerations, velocities and strains were measured in the structure and in the surrounding free field. Additional passive measurements were made in the cylinder. Magnitudes of motions and strains in the cylinder were related to the surrounding free field environment in the analysis. Author

Author(s):
Browder, Lawrence E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Apr-Nov 68,
Pagination:
0184

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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Availability: Microfiche Copies Only.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFWL-TR-69-64
Project Number(s):
AF-5710, DASA-RSS3157
 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, GUIDED MISSILE SILOS), (*GUIDED MISSILE SILOS, BLAST), STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES, SURFACE BURST, RESPONSE, UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES, LOADS(FORCES), SIMULATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
MINE SHAFT SHOT, MINE ORE OPERATION
Report Date:
1969 Sep 01