5.1 Flashcards
___ generally uses high explosive to project blast and /
or fragmentation from a point of detonation.
Military- An explosive weapon
is one of the most powerful military explosives.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
It has a high detonating velocity and is used in general demolitions for cutting and breaching.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
It can also be burned in the open in small quantities without exploding.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
- The field of science and engineering examine the behavior and usage of explosive materials for mining, destruction of unused building, and construction of roads.
Civilian
are used for controlled demolition of buildings and structures, allowing for efficient clearing of old structures to make way for new developments. This method is safer and more precise than manual demolition and can significantly reduce project timelines.
explosives
Terrorism- Terrorists often use CBRNE
(Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Explosives)
are also used in acts of terrorism to cause harm and destruction.
Explosives
may use explosives to target crowded areas, transportation systems, or critical infrastructure to instill fear, cause casualties, and disrupt society.
Terrorists
-“An act further amending the provisions of P.D. 1866, as amended, entitled Codifying The Laws On Illegal / Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing In, Acquisition or Disposition Of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives or Instruments used in the Manufacture of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives, and Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Certain Violations thereof and For other relevant purposes.”
Republic Act No. 9516
- provides for the punishment of unlawful manufacture, sale, acquisition, disposition or possession of explosives; Penalty is Prision Mayor in its maximum period to Reclusion Temporal and a fine of 50, 000.
Republic Act No. 8294
