Low amplitude impact of PBX 9501: Modified Steven spigot gun tests

Conference · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1998

OSTI ID:677043

Idar, D J; Lucht, R A; Straight, J W ^[1]

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Low-velocity mechanical impact and subsequent high explosive (HE) reaction are of concern in credible accident scenarios involving the handling, transport, and storage of nuclear weapons. Using modified Steven spigot gun tests, the authors have investigated the high-explosive violent-reaction (HEVR) potential of PBX 9501 to low-amplitude insult. Reliable modeling predictions require that one identify the relevant parameters and behavioral responses that are key to the reaction mechanism(s) in PBX 9501. Additional efforts have been targeted at identifying relevant differences in the response between baseline and stockpile-aged PBX 9501 to low-velocity impacts.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 677043
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-98-2179; CONF-9806105-; ON: DE99000768; TRN: AHC29821%%176
• Resource Relation: Conference: Joint Working Group (JOWOG) 9, Aldermaston (United Kingdom), 22-26 Jun 1998; Other Information: PBD: [1998]
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
IMPACT SHOCK
IMPACT TESTS
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
MATERIALS HANDLING
AGE DEPENDENCE
MATHEMATICAL MODELS