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Blast Effects on Miscellaneous Structures.

AD356271

Publication Date	1955
Personal Author	Christensen, W. J.
Page Count	64
Abstract	The unexpected structural damage which resulted from the Shot 1 (1 March) blast wave of Operation CASTLE presented an opportunity to determine the blast effects of high yield weapons on miscellaneous structures. It became evident from this damage survey that the effective lethal range to light wood frame buildings was surprisingly great. This type of structure and tents were damaged severely beyond 14.5 miles. Reinforced concrete shelter type structures exposed directly to the blast were vulnerable to the effects of air blast as far as 1-1/2 miles. This was evident from the postshot condition of station 1341 on Able Island. A survey of Station 1200 on Charlie Island indicates that earth cover affords a good deal of protection against this type damage. (Author)
Keywords	Blast Structures Nuclear explosions Castle operation
Source Agency	Weapons Testing Reports Non Paid Delimited ADS
NTIS Subject Category	77D - Nuclear Explosions & Devices
Corporate Authors	Defense Atomic Support Agency, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Report on Operation Castle Proj. 3.5 (U).
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198110

Blast Effects on Miscellaneous Structures.

Blast Effects on Miscellaneous Structures.
AD356271

Publication Date	1955
Personal Author	Christensen, W. J.
Page Count	64
Abstract	The unexpected structural damage which resulted from the Shot 1 (1 March) blast wave of Operation CASTLE presented an opportunity to determine the blast effects of high yield weapons on miscellaneous structures. It became evident from this damage survey that the effective lethal range to light wood frame buildings was surprisingly great. This type of structure and tents were damaged severely beyond 14.5 miles. Reinforced concrete shelter type structures exposed directly to the blast were vulnerable to the effects of air blast as far as 1-1/2 miles. This was evident from the postshot condition of station 1341 on Able Island. A survey of Station 1200 on Charlie Island indicates that earth cover affords a good deal of protection against this type damage. (Author)
Keywords	Blast Structures Nuclear explosions Castle operation
Source Agency	Weapons Testing Reports Non Paid Delimited ADS
NTIS Subject Category	77D - Nuclear Explosions & Devices
Corporate Authors	Defense Atomic Support Agency, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Report on Operation Castle Proj. 3.5 (U).
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198110