摘要 |
A breaching apparatus (100) includes an impactor element (106,108) and a self-contained energy source. The self-contained energy source (102) enables the impactor element (106,108) to impact a first surface of a structure. The impactor element is configured to transmit a localized shock wave through the structure upon impact. The self-contained energy source (102) is capable of accelerating the impactor element (106,108) to a velocity sufficient to induce spalling at a second surface of the structure. Multiple breaching apparatuses can be supported by a frame (704) to facilitate simultaneous or successive breaching of the structure. The breaching apparatus (100) can be used in a method to breach a concrete structure.
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