SZ/OEMU/29/2/43-44 - Model tests on the behaviour of various forms of factory roof coverings under the action of explosions within the factory, June 1942

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/29/2/43-44

Level of description

Item

Title

Model tests on the behaviour of various forms of factory roof coverings under the action of explosions within the factory, June 1942

Date/s

1942

Creator

Road Research Laboratory

Scope and content

Roof coverings of various types on model buildings of various constrution were exposed to the equivalent of a 250 kg. bomb. The best method of construction was found to be a roof attached to the steel framework. Includes photographs.

Two copies. Corrigenda slip attached.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/29 - [OEMU. CDRC - Shelters, beams, and walls]
    - SZ/OEMU/29/2 - [OEMU. CDRC - Shelters, beams, and walls. File Two]
      - SZ/OEMU/29/2/43-44 - Model tests on the behaviour of various forms of factory roof coverings under the action of explosions within the factory, June 1942

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