Munroe effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs shaped charge effect
gptkbp:appliesTo explosives
shaped charges
gptkbp:category physics
explosives engineering
gptkbp:describes increased penetration of explosives with hollow or shaped charges
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1888
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Munroe effect
gptkbp:namedAfter Charles E. Munroe
gptkbp:principle energy focusing by cavity in explosive
gptkbp:relatedTo explosively formed penetrator
jet formation in explosives
gptkbp:usedIn military applications
demolition
anti-tank weapons
armor penetration
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HEAT_(High-Explosive_Anti-Tank)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7