Design of Underground Structures to Resist Nuclear Blast. Volume II: Final Report

Recommendations and procedures are presented for use in the design and construction of underground protective structures. It is assumed the structures will be subjected to nuclear blast loadings in the megaton range. Data from analytical and experimental studies used in developing the design criteria are included. The propagation of shock waves through soils and the mechanical properties of structural steels and reinforced concrete are discussed. Criteria are included for a hypothetical building. (C. H.)