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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 31, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert W. Bickes, Jr., Albuquerque, NM (US);
Lloyd L. Bonzon, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G21F 9/00 ; G21F 9/28 ; G21C 1/900 ; F42D 1/00 ; F42D 3/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G21F 9/00 ; G21F 9/28 ; G21C 1/900 ; F42D 1/00 ; F42D 3/00 ;
Abstract
A new approach to scabbling of surfaces of structural materials is disclosed. A layer of mildly energetic explosive composition is applied to the surface to be scabbled. The explosive composition is then detonated, rubbleizing the surface. Explosive compositions used must sustain a detonation front along the surface to which it is applied and conform closely to the surface being scabbled. Suitable explosive compositions exist which are stable under handling, easy to apply, easy to transport, have limited toxicity, and can be reliably detonated using conventional techniques.