Shrapnel protection testing in support of the proposed Site 300 Contained Firing Facility

Technical Report · Tue Aug 04 00:00:00 EDT 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7236849· OSTI ID:7236849

Pastrnak, J W; Baker, C F; Simmons, L F

In preparation for the planned Contained Firing Facility at LLNL's Site 300, various multi-layered shrapnel protection schemes were investigated with the intent of minimizing the amount of material used in the shielding. As a result of testing, it was found that two pieces of 1-in.-thick mild steel plate provide adequate general-purpose protection from shrapnel generated by normal hydrodynamic and cylinder shots at Bunker 801. 8 refs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7236849
• Report Number(s): UCRL-ID-110732; ON: DE92018785
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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