RESPONSE OF DUAL-PURPOSE REINFORCED-CONCRETE MASS SHELTER

Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1957

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4186718· OSTI ID:4186718

Cohen, E; Laing, E

A typical full-scale section of a prototype reinforced concrete dual- purpose underground parking garage and personnel shelter was tested at the predicted 35-psi peak overpressure level of a nuclear blast. The primary purpose was to evaluate the capabilities of the structure in providing protection against effects of a nuclear detonation. Secondary objectives were to obtain additional information regarding blast load transmitted to underground structures. information regarding reflected and dynamic pressures in the ramp and on the entranceway door, data on nuclear radiation attenuation characteristics of the structure, and design features. Results are described and illustrated photographically. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Ammann and Whitney, New York
• NSA Number: NSA-14-014956
• OSTI ID: 4186718
• Report Number(s): ITR-1449
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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CLOSURES
CONCRETES
EFFICIENCY
HEALTH AND SAFETY
IMAGES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
PERSONNEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
PLANNING
PRESSURE
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
SHELTERS
SHOCK WAVES
STEELS
STORAGE