SZ/OEMU/29/1/3 - Damage to reinforced concrete framed structures, 12/5/41

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/29/1/3

Level of description

Item

Title

Damage to reinforced concrete framed structures, 12/5/41

Date/s

1941

Quantity & Format

9 leaves

Creator

Civil Defence Research Committee

Scope and content

R.C. 203

Paper confirms that framed buildings are highly resistant to near misses. Contains detailed tables of 21 incidents involving direct hits by bombs of 50 kg and above. The tables describe the building, the behaviour of the bomb, the construction of floors, and the damage sustained. Also contains diagrams and plans of bombed buildings, and photographs of external and internal damage.

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/29/1/3 - Damage to reinforced concrete framed structures, 12/5/41

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