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R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

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271 RID<br />

Relay<br />

An explosive train component that requires explosive energy to reliably<br />

initiate the next element in the train. Specifically applied to small<br />

charges that are initiated by a delay element, and in turn, cause the<br />

functioning of a detonator.<br />

Reliability<br />

Zuverlässigkeit<br />

Statistical evaluation of probability of device performing its design<br />

function.<br />

Resonance<br />

W Erosive Burning.<br />

Restricted Propellant<br />

Propellant grain having portion of its surface area treated to control<br />

burning. W Inhibited Propellant<br />

Restrictor:<br />

Material applied to selected areas of propellant charge to prevent<br />

burning in these areas.<br />

RID<br />

Abbreviation for “Règlement Concernant le Transport International<br />

Ferroviaires des Marchandises Dangereuses”. It contains the official<br />

regulations governing the haulage, admission, and packing for international<br />

railway traffic. W ADR are the corresponding regulations governing<br />

international motor traffic.<br />

Table 26 shows the examination procedure as exemplified for the<br />

powder-form ammonium nitrate explosive Donarit 1 manufactured, in<br />

Germany.

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