A Review of the 1983 Revision of TM 5-855-1 'Fundamentals of Protective Design' (Nonnuclear)

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Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to make potential users of the manual aware of the revision, aware of its scope, and indicate how and when it can be obtained. Because of space limitations only a few selected graphs from the manual will be presented as an indication of its content. Table of Contents Weapon Characteristic Blast Effects Penetration Cratering and Ground Shock Fragmentation Fire, Incendiary, and Chemical Agents Loads on Structures Mechanics of Structural Elements Dynamic Response of Structures In-Structure Shock, and Auxiliary Systems.

Author(s):
Kiger, S. A. ; Balsara, J. P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'The Interaction of Non-Nuclear Munitions with Structures: Symposium Proceedings Held at U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado on May 10-13, 1983. Part 2,' AD-A132 116, p94-96.
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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
OCE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*STRUCTURES, *GROUND SHOCK, *EXPLOSION EFFECTS, *WEAPONS EFFECTS, *BURIED OBJECTS, *MANUALS, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, SYMPOSIA, FRAGMENTATION, RESISTANCE, LOADS(FORCES), DYNAMIC RESPONSE, BLAST WAVES, CONCRETE, CRATERING, ROCK, SOILS, PENETRATION, STRUCTURAL RESPONSE, CHEMICAL AGENTS, PROTECTION, FIRES, HANDBOOKS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Armor
Keyword(s):
COMPONENT REPORTS, MANUAL REVISION, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Report Date:
1983 May 01