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Nuclear Geoplosics; A Sourcebook of Underground Phenomena and Effects of Nuclear Explosions Part One--Theory of Directly-Induced Ground Motion DASA-1285 (I)
Naar, J. [Jacques] and Sauer. Fred M. (Compiler and Editor-in-Chief)
Published by Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, CA, 1964
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Ground Zero Books, Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerWraps. Condition: Good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. xvi, 59, [3] pages. Notations. Formulae. Figures. References. Appendix. The cover has some wear and soiling. This report was not, when issued, approved for open publication. It was approved for general release in 1999. It was prepared for the Defense Atomic Support…Agency. This report was prepared for the defense Atomic Support Agency and copies of this report was only available to qualified requestors. Among the topics addressed are Wave Propagation, Nuclear Burst Calculations, Rainer Nuclear Test, TENSOR Code, Nuclear Explosions, Equations of Motion. Fermi-Thomas,and Shock Measurement. Nuclear Geoplosics is an authoritative field of study focusing on the underground phenomena, ground motion, and cratering effects produced by nuclear explosions. It serves as a comprehensive, multi-volume sourcebook detailing the mechanical properties of earth materials, shock wave effects on soil and rock, and the resulting cavity and chimney formation. Key aspects of Nuclear Geoplosics include: It covers theory of ground motion, material properties (soil/rocks), test site instrumentation, empirical analysis, and effects on structures. The study analyzes underground effects, including cratering, ejecta, superseismic ground shock, and in-depth cavity behavior. Investigations cover the response of various media like tuff, granite, limestone, and alluvium to high-pressure shock waves. This was primarily used for understanding the engineering effects of underground nuclear detonations and the design of protective structures. The Nuclear Geoplosics sourcebook, such as the widely referenced 1964 edition (e.g., DNA 1285-I), remains a foundational document for analyzing the geophysical and mechanical consequences of nuclear explosions.