High Explosive Field Test of BUSHIPS Blast Valve.

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Abstract:

Antiblast closure valves are intended to prevent destructive air blast waves from entering protected shelter areas through ventilation openings. To determine the effectiveness of one particular blast valve, Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory participated in Event DIAL PACK, the detonation of an above ground, surface tangent, sperical shaped, 500-ton TNT charge, held at the Defence Research Establishment, Suffield, Alberta, Canada, in July 1970. The test installation included electronic instrumentation for automatic recording of the blast loading and valve performance. Subsequent shock tube tests demonstrated less leakage for lower level incident shock waves applied face-on. Author

Author(s):
Norbutas, J. ; Chapler, R. ; Pal, D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0026

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NCEL-TN-1180
Project Number(s):
YF38.534.006.01.018
 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):
*VALVES, *SHELTERS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, PROTECTION, BLAST, TNT, SIMULATION, LOADS(FORCES), SHOCK WAVES, SHOCK TUBES, NAVAL SHORE FACILITIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves
Keyword(s):
*ANTIBLAST CLOSURE VALVES, DIAL PACK SHOT, OVERPRESSURE
Report Date:
1971 Oct 01