Types Explosives Flashcards
3 types of timber explosives
Internal
External
Ribg
Internal types explosives used
Dynamite, plastic
External types explosives used
Circular: plastics & sheet
Dimensional: TNT, plastic & sheet
Ring types explosives used
Plastic & sheet
2 most critical Considerations for direction of fall
Wind and lean
Remember to attack least dimension
INTERNAL formula (efficient, uses least amount exp)
P= D2/250
EXTERNAL formula (quickly. Fast placement but more NEW)
P= D2/40
RING formula (should be as wide as possible)
P=D2/40
at least 1/2” thick up to 15”
1” thick for medium up to 30”
ABATIS formula
P= D2/50
Six step problem solving format #1.
Gather all critical data
6 step problem solving format #2
Calculate for TNT (P)
6 step problem solving format #3.
Divide by RE factor of the explosive used
6 step problem solving format #4
Divide by package weight and round up to next whole package
6 step problem solving format # 5
Number of charges
6 step problem solving format #6
Total quantity of explosive
* multiply 4 by 5