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Title: Measurement of transmitted blast force-time histories

Journal Article · · Sensing and Imaging

A simple, reliable, and cost effective method is presented for the measurement of transmitted force behind a panel subjected to blast loads. Sensors were designed for a specific blast environment and successfully used to measure transmitted blast force behind solid polyethylene plates of thickness 0.125 and 0.25 inches. Experimental data was collected and examined to reveal consistent differences in the response of different thicknesses of otherwise identical panels. Finally, recommendations are made for future design, construction and use of similar sensors.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1007247
Report Number(s):
INL/JOU-09-17447; TRN: US201106%%209
Journal Information:
Sensing and Imaging, Vol. 11, Issue 2; ISSN 1557--2064
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English