Munroe effect breaching device

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1982-07-02

1983-12-06

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Blasting

Detonation wave modifying

102309, 102331, 102332, 102289, F42B 102

Patent

active

044186223

ABSTRACT:
An unlined Munroe Effect device for breaching structures in urban terrain. he device is constructed as an unlined, linear, shaped explosive charge which directs an explosive jet into the structure. The shaped charge is formed with a honeycombed substrate of metal in which the substrate interstices are filled with and the substrate is covered by an explosive material. The substrate is embedded in the explosive material. The explosive material and substrate, prior to curing of the explosive material, are formed into an unlined, semi-cylindrical shape to create the explosive jet or Munroe Effect. The device is initiated or detonated with a booster charge.

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