Froude Scaling of Buried Structures Using Coal and Coal/Leas as Simulants for Sand. Volume 2. Study Results

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Abstract:

This report presents the results of scale models that use the Froude scaling law that reduces the linear dimensions of the structure and changes the material properties to avoid distortions resulting from the use of a constant acceleration of gravity. The results indicate that using coal or a mixture of coal and lead as simulant for sand can result in model tests that property replicate the full-scale test conditions. This volume contains appendices A through G

Author(s):
Plamondon, Maynard A. ; Chitty, Daniel E. ; Guice, Robert L.
Author Organization(s):
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC ALBUQUERQUE NM
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 15 Aug 1989-31 Mar 1991
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 1, ADA277152.
Pagination:
0234

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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):
ARA-5582-VOL-2, AFCESA/ESL-TR-91-30-VOL-2
Monitor Series:
TR-91-30-VOL-2, AFCESA/ESL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONCRETE, *SOIL MECHANICS, *STRUCTURAL RESPONSE, *UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES, *EXPLOSION EFFECTS, VELOCITY, STRESS STRAIN RELATIONS, SIMULATION, DEPTH, GRAVITY, FROUDE NUMBER, COAL, TRAVEL TIME, STATIC TESTS, DISTORTION, BURIED OBJECTS, DYNAMIC LOADS, CEMENTS, MIXTURES, STRENGTH(MECHANICS), SAND, SCALE MODELS, ACCELERATION, STATIC LOADS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Soil Mechanics, Ceramics, Refractories and Glass, Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Explosions
Keyword(s):
CONE PENETROMETERS, TIME OF ARRIVAL
Report Date:
1993 Jun 01