Explosive Dredge In-Country Evaluation.

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Abstract:

Twenty-six tons of sausage explosives were used to explosively excavate a canal northwest of Dong Tam, RVN. The canal constructed was about 2,000 feet long, 20 to 25 feet wide, and 4 to 5 feet deep. The In-Country Evaluation was conducted during November and December of 1970. Author

Author(s):
Sadwin, L. D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0025

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOLTR-72-223
Project Number(s):
NRDU-V-26-70, MAT-03L-001-260-24
 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):
(*MILITARY ENGINEERING, EXPLOSIVE CHARGES), (*INLAND WATERWAYS, CRATERING), SILT, HANDLING, REMOVAL, EXPLOSIVES, AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS, NITRATES, GELS, DETONATING CORD, VIETNAM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
*CANALS, DREDGING, MARK 8 MOD 3 DETONATING CORD, MEKONG DELTA, *SAUSAGE EXPLOSIVES, SOUTH VIETNAM, TOVEX EXPLOSIVES
Report Date:
1972 Nov 10