Research Article
Oct 1961
Elastic Rayleigh Wave Effects Due to Nuclear Blasts
Authors: Melvin L. Baron, M.ASCE, and Charles LechtAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 87, Issue 5
Abstract
Analysis of stresses and displacements due to Rayleigh waves that are produced by nuclear burst on surface of semi-infinite elastic half space causing time decaying pressure pulse that acts over circular surface area of increasing radius; numerical example is presented in which Rayleigh stresses at various depths and locations are given; use for practical design purposes, such as in design of underground facilities.
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Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 87 • Issue 5 • October 1961
Pages: 33 - 53
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© 1961 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1961
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Melvin L. Baron, M.ASCE
Assoc., Paul Weidlinger, Consulting Engineer, New York; and Adjunct Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engr., Columbia Univ.
Charles Lecht
Chf., Programming Div., U. S. Army Ordnance Industrial Data Agency, Snowville, Va.; on leave of abse nce from the Mitre Corp.
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