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Which distance is intended to prevent sympathetic detonation between two operating buildings containing explosives?
Standoff distance is intended to prevent sympathetic detonation between two operating buildings containing explosives. It is the minimum distance required to ensure that accidentally detonating explosives in one building will not cause a chain reaction leading to detonation of explosives in another building.
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What is given off from a nuclear detonation?
Thermal flashGamma raysX-raysNeutronsUVLightIRBlast waveBase surgeSecondary firesFirestormFallout (emitting Alpha rays, Beta rays, and Gamma rays)Surface or shallow subsurface ground bursts make craterDepending on neutron flux, may cause induced radioactivity in exposed materials
How much damage in percent does the nuclear bomb do?
Too complex to answer, depends on:yieldburst height/depthslant range to burstweatherif subsurface, medium around bursttype of constructionetc.
What diameter of destruction is caused by a nuclear bomb?
The diameter of destruction caused by a nuclear bomb depends on various factors, including the type and yield of the bomb, the altitude of detonation, and the surrounding terrain. A typical nuclear bomb blast can destroy buildings and infrastructure within a radius of several miles, while the effects of radiation can impact a wider area.
Damage of a nuclear bomb?
This depends on too many variables to give a simple answer.Some variables are:yieldburst height/depthburst slant rangeweatherterrainif subsurface burst, material around burst (dirt, rock, concrete, water, etc.)etc. etc.
Did the twin towers collapse quickly because of explosives?
No, it was actually the heat from the fires that weakened the steel in the structures. The resulting "pancake" collapse was a result of the same thing that happens when you knock over a row of dominoes - the failure of the floor where the planes hit (due to the above weakened steel supports) caused it to fall directly down on the floor below, which could not withstand such an impact, and it failed, hitting the floor below, etc.
What is the preferred method for cleaning floors in buildings that have contained explosives?
The preferred method for cleaning floors in buildings that have contained explosives is to use specialized equipment and techniques to minimize the risk of detonation. This may involve using non-sparking tools, conducting thorough risk assessments, and following strict safety protocols to ensure the area is properly decontaminated. It is recommended to consult with experts in explosives cleanup to ensure the process is done safely and effectively.
What are the uses for silver?
Silver is used in industries cars explosives coins and buildings.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using explosives?
An advantage of explosives is that they can demolish buildings during reconstruction. A disadvantage includes he possible deaths of thousands and millions of people.
Can you destroy a building?
Yes, buildings have been destroyed with nuclear weapons (find some photos of Hiroshima or Nagasaki Japan). Conventional explosives were used in WW 2 to bomb cities. Commercial explosives are used today in demolition to bring buildings down.
Post fire symbols on exterior and interior entrances to small rooms in buildings that are?
licensed for storing explosives
What is farmstead?
a farmatead is a farm containing buildings used for commercial agriculture
Would the world be abetter place if all explosives were banned?
No.....because if they banned explosives, then we will have no fireworks :( x :) More importantly, even outside of military use, explosives are critical for modern civilization. Explosives are used extensively in the mining for minerals, and in drilling and extraction of various fossil fuels. They are also used in both construction and demolition of buildings and other infrastructure. Making explosives illegal to use would make many of these tasks harder, more expensive, and often much more dangerous, and some tasks are simply not doable without using explosives.
What small building contains transformers and electrical equipment?
a substation go to http://www.chacha.com/question/what-are-small-buildings-containing-Transformers-and-electrical-equipment is where i found the anser
Who caused September 11 and why?
One Opinion (If you have an opposing view, please add to the bottom of this answer)The Americans had two planes crash into the twin towers, which apparently caused the buildings to collapse. The Americans blamed it on the Muslims - The Al-Qaeda. However, if you think about it, if a building was hit from the top how can it fall down? It can only fall down if there are explosives under the building; which there were. That is how normal buildings are demolished; by planting explosives under the buildings. The Americans are blaming it on Al-Qaeda, but how could Al-Qaeda plant explosives under the buildings? It was obviously the Americans.The Americans hate Muslims for some strange reason, and that's why they are doing anything they can do to hurt Muslims. For example, going to war with Iraq (just to sneak in oil for free), and going to war with Libya.The Muslims are being portrayed in a bad image, but in fact the Americans are the ones to blame for all this!Hope this helps :)
How are explosives used in building?
They are used to demolish old unsafe buildings. They are also used in quarrying (open cast) to provide easier access to the minerals being mined.
What are buildings containing transformers and electrical equipment?
Buildings containing transformers and electrical equipment are typically referred to as substations or electrical switchgear buildings. These facilities house equipment that facilitates the transmission, distribution, and regulation of electrical power, including transformers, circuit breakers, and protective devices. They are crucial for stepping down high-voltage electricity for local distribution and ensuring the reliability and safety of the power supply. Proper design and maintenance of these buildings are essential for operational efficiency and safety.
Does acid containing sulfuric acid affect buildings?
If it OS pressurised, it might melt concrete and burn wood, but if not, probably not.
