Evaluation of Method for Dynamic Impact Testing of Gypsum Concrete

摘要

Gypsum concrete plugs are now in use, and light-weight gypsum concrete plugs are being considered for use as part of the stemming materials put in emplacement holes at the Department of Energy's Nevada Test Site. The behavior of these concretes, under dynamic loading, needs to be characterized. This report describes two series of impact tests that were conducted: the first, to evaluate the merits of the test and the measurement method; the second, to evaluate the material properties under dynamic loading. (ERA citation 10:049101)