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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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