SZ/OEMU/47/13/2 - Controlled fragmentation VII. 3-in. U.P. shell (parallel sided). Natural fragmentation and modification by reducing charge-weight ratio, October 1942

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/47/13/2

Level of description

Item

Title

Controlled fragmentation VII. 3-in. U.P. shell (parallel sided). Natural fragmentation and modification by reducing charge-weight ratio, October 1942

Date/s

1942

Quantity & Format

9 leaves

Subject

Controlled fragmentation

Creator

Shepherd, W. C. F.

Creator

Haig, J.

Administrative/Biographical history

recipient

Scope and content

A.C. 3133

PHYS/EX. 357

SD/FP. 56

F.72/174

E. 52

Discusses an analysis of the shell's natural fragmentation and two successful methods of increasing the total weight of fragments weighing more than 1/4 oz. An appendix gives the detailed results.

Paper written by Shepherd and Haig.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/47 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel]
    - SZ/OEMU/47/13 - [OEMU. Fragmentation Panel. 3" UP shells]
      - SZ/OEMU/47/13/2 - Controlled fragmentation VII. 3-in. U.P. shell (parallel sided). Natural fragmentation and modification by reducing charge-weight ratio, October 1942

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