Evaluation of Operator Protection from Remote Operations in Existing Buildings with 12-Inch Substantial Dividing Walls (SDWs)

摘要

Procedures to relate Net Explosive Weights (NEWS) to combinations of intervening 12-inch Substantial Dividing Walls (SDWs) to provide protection to personnel from remote operations has been developed. Protection is IAW DoD and Army policy: 2.3 psi maximum overpressure exposure and no hazardous fragments. The procedures are reported in a two-volume guide: Volume I is a 'how to' guide for installation use, and Volume II is the rationale behind Volume I. Protection from thermal effects (flash fire, deflagration, etc.) is not addressed. The guide is a 'simple-to-use stand-alone' document that can be used by operating contractors and installation personnel. This paper summarizes key features of the guide and provides an example problem using the guide methodology.