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Basic Impact Limiter Study

Uncapher, W.L.; May, R.A.; Miller, J.D.

The energy-absorbing capability of impact limiters is an important part of radioactive waste transportation system. This document presents the results of the Basic Impact Limiter Study (BILS). The objective of this design development program was to increase the energy-absorbing capabilities of an external impact limiter for both axial and off-axis response. The impact limiter that was evaluated was made of stainless steel and was a right circular cylinder. The evaluation included computer analysis complemented by static and dynamic testing of quater-scale and half-scale models. The design development, analysis, and testing were conducted at Sandia National Laboratories.