SZ/OEMU/29/1/17-18 - Effects of explosions upon model reinforced concrete beams and struts, September 1941

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/29/1/17-18

Level of description

Item

Title

Effects of explosions upon model reinforced concrete beams and struts, September 1941

Date/s

1941

Quantity & Format

6 leaves

Creator

Road Research Laboratory

Scope and content

R.C. 266

ARP/275/RFM

Scale models of beams were tested using the equivalent of 500 lb. bombs at various distances. After the explosion the beams and struts were loaded to assess the effect the explosion had had on their load-carrying capacity. It was found that the total load was not significantly reduced unless the amount of visible damage was large.

Two copies.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/29 - [OEMU. CDRC - Shelters, beams, and walls]
    - SZ/OEMU/29/1 - [OEMU. CDRC - Shelters, beams, and walls. File One]
      - SZ/OEMU/29/1/17-18 - Effects of explosions upon model reinforced concrete beams and struts, September 1941

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