TM 9-1 370-202--12
similar structures, temperatures considerably higher
5-6. Procedures
than the outside ambient may be encountered.
a. Use heavy, well supported dunnage, fabricated
Temperatures of approximately + 160 . may be
F
locally from logs, ammunition boxes, etc., to keep
developed within such structures exposed to an outside
bottom tier off ground.
air temperature of +125 . plus the full impact of solar
F
radiation for a period of four hours.
b. Allow at least 6 inch space beneath pile for air
circulation.
Table 5-1. Quantity Distance Requirements
c. Dig suitable trenches to prevent water from
Quantity
Unbarricaded Distance (feet)
flowing under pile. Arrange containers so that air can
Magazine
Public
Inhabited
circulate through stack.
and
highway
Pounds
Pounds
building
intraline
&public
distance
d. Use hardstand of bituminous material or gravel
railway
(over)
(not over)
and sand in preference to excessive dunnage.
distances
100
1000
75
75
50
e. Cover stacks with nonflammable or fire-resistant
1000
5000
115
115
75
materials (e.g., tarpaulin). Maintain overhead air space
5000
10000
150
150
100
of approximately 18 inches between cover and flares.
10000
20000
190
190
125
Raise cover at least 6 inches from pile on ends and
20000
30000
215
215
145
sides to permit circulation of air.
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