Response of basic structural elements and B-52 structural components to simulated nuclear overpressure. Volume II-program data (basic structural elements). Final report, 1 June 1977-30 September 1979

Technical Report · Sun Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5877393

Syring, R P; Grubb, R L

This document reports on the following: (1) experimental determination of the response of 16 basic structural elements and 7 B-52 components to simulated nuclear overpressure environments (utilizing Sandia Corporation's Thunderpipe Shock Tube), (2) analysis of these test specimens utilizing the NOVA-2 computer program, and (3) correlation of test and analysis results.

• Research Organization: Boeing Co., Wichita, KS (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5877393
• Report Number(s): AD-A-099053/1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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