SZ/OEMU/47/10 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Shells I]
Reference code
SZ/OEMU/47/10
Level of description
File
Title
[OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Shells I]
Date/s
1942-1943
Quantity & Format
25 items Mixed
Subject
Splinters
Projectiles
Projectiles
Scope and content
Contains papers on all manner of shell fragmentation including velocity, weight, distribution, and which shell fillings produce the best fragmentation results.
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SZ - Zuckerman Archive
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SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
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SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
- SZ/OEMU/47/10 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. Shells I]
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SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
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SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/1 - The setting-up of detonation II. Fragmentation of a 3-in. 16-lb. (20-cwt.) shell charged with cast T.N.T. Effect of removal of smoke box and introduction of a stronger exploder, October 1942
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/2 - Mechanism of fragmentation I. Examination of large fragments from a 25 lb. forged shell, July 1942
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/3 - Analysis of fragmentation trials of 3.7" and rocket shell: the determination of the initial velocity of the fragments and their effective ballistic co-efficients, November 1942
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/4 - General fragmentation reports II. 40 mm. Bofors shell mark 1T, December 1942
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/5 - General fragmentation reports IV. Fragmentation of 3-in. 16 lb. (20 cwt.) shell, with various exploder systems, January 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/6 - Vulnerable area for the 25 pr. shell, 18/2/43
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/7 - Comparison of fragmentation results determined in Buxton pit (sawdust) and Shoeburyness Beehive (sand), with 3 in. 16 lb. (20 cwt.) shell charged T.N.T., February 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/8 - Shell 4-inch 35 lb. H.E. Mk. I.B. Fragmentation trials at rest, February 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/9 - Controlled and directional fragmentation IV. Tests of application to 6 in. naval shell, December 1942
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/10 - Fragmentation efficiency in anti-personnel role, 12/4/43
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/11 - Comparison of service and fine-grained amatol in fragmentation of 3 in. 16 lb. (20 cwt.) shell, April 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/12 - Shell A.5 inch Q.F. H.E. Mk. IIc, modified to DD/L/14736. Fragment-action trials at rest, April 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/13 - Shell 4 inch 31 lb. Mk. XVIIB. Fragmentation trials at rest, May 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/14 - Controlled and directional fragmentation VII. Application to 6 inch naval shell. Measurement of velocities and space and weight distribution using strawboard targets, May 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/15 - Shell 3.7 inch Q.F. H.E. Mk. Ic. Fragmentation trials at rest, May 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/16 - [Covering note for a paper entitled "Fundamental investigation into the mechanism of fragmentation. Improvement in lethal efficiency by the use of 30-ton steel, 28/5/43]
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/17 - Fragmentation of 20 mm. Hispano H.E/1 shell charged with CE and with TNT, January 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/18 - Shell 3.7 inch Q.F., H.E. Mk. IC filled Pentolite/D1 (92/8). Fragmentation trials at rest, July 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/19 - Mechanism of fragmentation. Improvement in fragmentation by varying grade and carbon content of steel, 11/8/43
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/20 - Fragmentation in flight of 25-pr. shell. Comparative effect of T.N.T. and amatol fillings on soft and hard surfaces, 23/8/43
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/21 - Fragmentation of a 3-in. 16 lb. (20 cwt.) shell. Sensitization of T.N.T. by creaming and by the addition of C.E., August 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/22 - Fragmentation of 3 in. 16 lb. (20 cwt.) shell, filled with hot poured T.N.T., creamed T.N.T., and C.E./T.N.T. 30/70, October 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/23 - Controlled and directional fragmentation VIII. Application of domed head to 6 in. naval shell. Space and weight distribution of fragments collected in strawboard targets II, October 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/24 - Controlled and directional fragmentation IX. Application of domed head to 6 in. naval shell. Space and weight distribution of fragments collected in strawboard targets III. Effect of composite charge, October 1943
- SZ/OEMU/47/10/25 - Shell, German 88 mm. H.E. A.A. Fragmentation trials at rest, October 1943