Explosive Characteristic Worksheet

Question 1

M1 Dynamite

Answer 1

Unit dimensions:
1 1/4” Dia x 8” L

Unit weight: 0.5lbs (stick)

Packaging: 100 per box/ 62lbs

Detonation Velocity:
m/sec: 6,100
ft/sec: 20,000

RE factor: 0.92

Question 2

TNT

Answer 2

Unit dimensions:
1 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 7”

Unit weight: 1lbs (block)

Packaging: 48 per box/ 53lbs

Detonation velocity:
m/sec: 6,900
ft/sec: 22,600

RE factor: 1.00

Question 3

Prima sheet (C2)

Answer 3

Unit dimensions:
.083” x 10” x 38’

Unit weight: 20lbs per roll/ 0.5lbs per foot

Packaging: 2 rolls per box/ 40lbs

RE factor: 1.14

Question 4

M186

Answer 4

Unit dimensions:
1/4” x 3” x 50’

Unit weight: 25lbs per roll/ 0.5lbs per foot

Packaging: 3 rolls per box/ 80lbs

Detonation velocity:
m/sec: 7,300
ft/sec: 24,000

RE factor: 1.14

Question 5

M112 (C4)

Answer 5

Unit dimensions:
1” x 2” x 10”

Unit weight: 1.25lbs (block)

Packaging: 30 per box/ 40lbs

Detonation velocity:
m/sec: 8,040
ft/sec: 26,400

RE factor: 1.34