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Project 1.5 - Vehicle Damage Effects - R. W. McWeil
UpleciivE
To determine the accuracy of present damage prediction charts
extended to the
region,
Previous vehicle, ¢xpcoures to
nuclear detonatione have all been approximately ::: lerger.
TEGUNIQUES
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Eight vehicles, truck, 1/4 ton 4x4 Utility WWII Model MB vere
arrenged in pairs at four ststions from ground sero.
were 150, 250, 350, and 400 feet from ground sero.
The stations
One vehicle at
each station was oriented with the front end facing ground sero
(face-on) while the side of the other vehicle was tovarde ground zero
(side-on).
Steel stakes were driven in the ground at cach vehicle
astetion to facilitate displacement measurements,
BESULTS
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