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Mar 26, 1959
Part one of a collection of 45 papers submitted to the RAND-sponsored Second Protective Construction Symposium March 24-26, 1959.
Part two of a collection of 45 papers submitted to the RAND-sponsored Second Protective Construction Symposium March 24-26, 1959.
Oct 8, 1957
This report uses ultimate load theory and simplified dynamic analysis to assess aircraft shelter door performance when subjected to pressure loading from high-yield nuclear explosions.
Apr 3, 1956
This short paper seeks to determine suitable planning criteria for the restoration of runways obstructed directly or indirectly by an attack with weapons of 0.5-, 1-, 2-, and 10-megaton yield ground burst.
Feb 24, 1956
This short paper estimates the costs for B-52 and B-47 hardened shelters as a function of blast pressure resistance (50, 100, 150, or 200 psi) and structural system (either reinforced concrete with steel roof or structural steel only).
Dec 13, 1955
This short paper presents a cost analysis of alternative hardened aircraft shelter designs for a notional fighter aircraft and B-66, B-47, and B-52 bombers.
Jul 25, 1955
This short report estimates the costs of recovery bases for B-52s and B-47s. Bases have minimal facilities but do include hardened shelters for crew and flyaway kits.
Jun 29, 1955
This short paper estimates the installation costs for B-52 and B-47 bombers in a variety of basing schemes, including a smaller number of wing-level bases; dispersing aircraft in groups of 5, 15, or 45 aircraft; and hardening bases.
May 4, 1955
This short paper estimates the costs of B-52 main and dispersal bases in warm and cold climates.
