4.6.7. FILLING AND PLACEMENT
When filling and placing a shaped charge the following points should be observed to aid in achieving a successful result: • No air voids in the explosive fill. The loading process should be conducted by adding small amounts of explosives at a time and tamping with a non-metallic mandrel; • Intimate contact between liner and explosive filling; • Initiate from the rear; • Use appropriate stand-off. Both the JFC and EFP need space to form in free air; • Place at 90 degrees to the centre line of the target; • Do not aim at boosters and detonators when trying to deflagrate; • Aim at boosters and internal detonators when trying to achieve a high order detonation.
Image 12. Cropped locally made shaped charge being filled with explosives. Note how small pieces are being added and will then be tamped to prevent air voids
Image 13. Locally made shaped charge placed at 90 degrees to the centre line of the target with enough stand-off for the shaped charge to form
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