Principles of Explosives (Chapter 4) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three detonation effects
A
Deformation
Spalling
Radial Cracking
2
Q
Which explosives are the most sensitive and least powerful?
A
Primary
3
Q
Which explosives are the least sensitive and most powerful?
A
Secondary
4
Q
Describe the basic HE firing train
A
Detonator, booster, main charge
5
Q
NEW formula
A
Quantity x Package weight x RE = Lbs TNT