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MINIMUM YIELD OF NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE REQUIRED FOR CANAL EXCAVATION

Author
Carlson, R. H.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1958.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1958.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm
Additional Creators
Murphey, B. F., Schellenbaum, M. E., and Vortman, L. J.

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Summary
The results of a computer program for determining the minimum yield of spaced nuclear explosive charges required to excavate a canal 600 feet wide at 60 ieet below sea level are presented. These are applied to the Sassardi route across the Isthmus of Panama and indicate that a canal could be constructed with 619 units, the total yield of which is 33.75 MT. The cost of the nuclear explosive is estimated at less than one-half billion dollars. If the cost of placement equalled that of the exploion dollars if done by conventional methods is significant. (auth)
Report Numbers
SCTM-450-58(51)
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AT(29-1)-789
NSA number: NSA-13-015478
OSTI Identifier 4250732
Research organization: Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, N. Mex.
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