The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL), in conjunction with the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), performed experiments to assess the effects of a partially buried charge against an earth and timber bunker. The experiments were designed to evaluate the ground shock and airblast environment, as well as the resultant loads on the bunker, produced by a cased charge with a TNT-equivalence of 41.4 Kg. ARL's Model of Earth and ...
Explosive wall breaching will be a key war-fighter capability in future military operations by dismounted soldiers in urban terrain environments where the close proximity of urban structures, possibly occupied by noncombatants, significantly restricts the use of large demolition charges or large caliber direct-fire weapons. Because of this requirement, the US Army has focused considerable attention and resources to optimize breaching activities in urban terrain. As part of the Army's effort, ...
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