Tyler Ross, PhD, PEDec 22, 20234 minExplosives Safety 101 – What is a 7-Bar ECM? Earth Covered Magazines (ECM) are a common feature at munitions storage locations. These facilities are often categorized as “7-Bar” or...
Tyler Ross, PhD, PESep 22, 20234 minExplosives Safety 101: K-Factors - Oh, K… Oh, K… Oh, K A common way of measuring required standoff from explosives is the use of “K-factors,” also known as scaled distances. You might be in a...
Tyler Ross, PhD, PEFeb 8, 20235 minExplosives Safety 101 – We’ve Got You (Earth) CoveredIf you’ve been around DoD planning or commercial munitions production for very long, chances are that you’ve seen a series of earth...
Matt WilsonJan 13, 20234 minExplosives Safety 101 - It’s All About RelationshipsWhen asked what I do for a living, I usually reply, “I draw circles, lots of circles.” But what are those circles? What do they mean? Why...