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− | ''' | + | '''Brisance''' is a measure of the rapidity with which an [[explosive]] develops its maximum pressure. |
In addition to strength, [[explosive material]]s display a second characteristic, which is their shattering effect or brisance (from the French ''briser'', to break), which is distinguished from their total work capacity. This characteristic is of practical importance in determining the effectiveness of an explosion in fragmenting shells, [[bomb]] casings, [[grenade]]s, structures, and the like. | In addition to strength, [[explosive material]]s display a second characteristic, which is their shattering effect or brisance (from the French ''briser'', to break), which is distinguished from their total work capacity. This characteristic is of practical importance in determining the effectiveness of an explosion in fragmenting shells, [[bomb]] casings, [[grenade]]s, structures, and the like. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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− | + | ''Initial version taken from now-unavailable U.S. Military public domain resource at'' | |
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+ | ''https://www.advancement.cnet.navy.mil/products/web-pdf/tramans/bookchunks/14324_ch1.pdf'' | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |