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Munroe effect — The Munroe effect refers to the partial focusing of blast energy caused by a hollow or void cut into a piece of explosive, a property which is exploited by a shaped charge. Explosive energy is released directly away from (normal to) the surface… … Wikipedia
munroe effect — mənˈrō noun Usage: usually capitalized M Etymology: after Charles E. Munroe died 1938 American chemist and inventor : the greatly increased penetration of an explosive into a surface (as of metal or concrete) that is caused by shaping a conical… … Useful english dictionary
Munroe — is a derivation of the Scottish surname Munro, and may refer to: Contents 1 In politics 2 In education 3 In other fields 4 Fictional characters … Wikipedia
Charles Edward Munroe — in 1919 Charles Edward Munroe (24 May 1849 – 7 December 1938) was a U.S. chemist, and discoverer of the Munroe effect. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and studied at the Lawrence scientific school of Harvard, graduating in 1871. He then… … Wikipedia
Misznay-Schardin effect — The Misznay Schardin effect, or platter effect, is a characteristic of the detonation of a broad sheet of explosive. The explosive blast expands directly away from (perpendicular to) the surface of an explosive. Unlike the blast from a rounded… … Wikipedia
Misznay–Schardin effect — MPB mine showing cylindrical, concave Misznay–Schardin warhead The Misznay–Schardin effect, or platter effect, is a characteristic of the detonation of a broad sheet of explosive. The explosive blast expands directly away from (perpendicular to)… … Wikipedia
Colin Munroe — Background information Birth name Colin Munroe Born … Wikipedia
Shaped charge — Sectioned high explosive anti tank round with the inner shaped charge visible … Wikipedia
Scientific phenomena named after people — This is a list of scientific phenomena and concepts named after people (eponymous phenomena). For other lists of eponyms, see eponym. NOTOC A* Abderhalden ninhydrin reaction Emil Abderhalden * Abney effect, Abney s law of additivity William de… … Wikipedia
List of effects — This is a list of names for observable phenonema that contain the word effect, amplified by reference(s) to their respective fields of study. #*3D audio effect (audio effects)A*Accelerator effect (economics) *Accordion effect (physics) (waves)… … Wikipedia
