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DIFFRACTION LOADING [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The total force which is exerted on the sides of a structure by the advancing shock front of a nuclear explosion.

OBS

diffraction loading: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Somme des efforts exercés sur les côtés d'une structure par la progression du front de choc d'une explosion nucléaire.

OBS

force de diffraction : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Fuegos y explosiones
DEF

Fuerza total que se ejerce sobre los costados de una estructura debido al avance de la onda de choque en una explosión nuclear.

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