TNT Equivalency of Pentolite Hemispheres

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Abstract:

This report present the results of a limited study designed to determine the TNT equivalency of Pentolite hemispheres detonated on a sand base. Three Pentolite charges with an average mass of 1.129 kg and two TNT charges with an average mass of 1.146 kg were detonated over a sand base test area. Blast parameters were measured along two blast lines. An average value of the TNT equivalency of Pentolite based on peak overpressure is 1.11. The average value based on impulse is 1.07.

Author(s):
Kingery, Charles ; Coulter, George
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA123340
Pagination:
0084

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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):
ARBRL-TR-02456, SBI-ADF300164
Contract/Grant Number(s):
CE-BRL-81-1
Monitor Series:
ADF300164, ARRADCOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*EXPLOSIVES, *PENTOLITE, *TNT, BLAST WAVES, CLAY, OVERPRESSURE, SAND, SCALING FACTOR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
SCALING TECHNIQUES, AIRBLAST, TNT EQUIVALENCY
Report Date:
1982 Dec 01