Research Article

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Ground Shock Coupling Factor for Near-Surface Detonations

Table 2

Experiment matrix.

Exp. numberCharge weight (kg)DOB (2)Purpose

12.270.76Obtain fully coupled measurements
22.270.30Compare data points
32.270.07Investigate near-surface effects
42.270.0Investigate near-surface effects
52.270.07Verify repeatability
62.27āˆ’0.07Investigate near-surface effects
72.27āˆ’0.30Investigate near-surface effects