710160: Experience on the Use of Fuel-Air Explosions for Controlled Earthmoving - Technical Paper

Event: 1971 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition

Authors

Charles D. Wood

Southwest Research Institute

Southwest Research Institute

Rosser B. Melton

Southwest Research Institute

Abstract

Content: A novel earthmoving machine making use of fuel-air explosions for the displacement of soil is presently under development. This paper discusses the mechanics of operation of the device, and reviews operating experiences and test results.

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Topics: Soils

Affiliated or Co-Author: Southwest Research Institute

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/710160

Pages: 12

Citation: Wood, C., Nye, A., Melton, R., and Craft, D., "Experience on the Use of Fuel-Air Explosions for Controlled Earthmoving," SAE Technical Paper 710160, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710160.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: Feb 1, 1971

Product Code: 710160

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English