Explosive reaction of cased charges generated by impacts of. 30 calibre bullets

Conference · Wed Jul 22 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6154225

Honodel, C A

Several high explosive formulations have recently been compared in a series of impact tests where samples of each composition were encased in a test fixture designed in flat geometry mocking an HE loaded artillery projectile. The purpose of the ongoing test series is to determine the relative rate of chemical energy release or explosiveness of several standard and research insensitive high explosive (IHE) main charge compositions. The triggering stimulus is the impact of .30 calibre ball bullets fired at normal muzzle velocity.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6154225
• Report Number(s): UCRL-86480; CONF-810837-1; ON: DE81027558
• Resource Relation: Conference: 32. meeting of the Aeroballistic Range Association, Karlsborg, Sweden, 12 Aug 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
IMPACT TESTS
PERFORMANCE
DETONATIONS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
SENSITIVITY
DATA
EXPLOSIVES
INFORMATION
MATERIALS TESTING
MECHANICAL TESTS
NUMERICAL DATA
TESTING
450100* - Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense- Chemical Explosions & Explosives