Originally posted by Wolfala
Do you have any idea how much overpressure it has to be to have moderate structural damage? Only a 2 psi difference is enough to destroy New York City.
Addendum
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Both the PEPCON and marshmallow manufacturing facilities were
virtually destroyed. Damage within a 1.5 mile radius was heavy, including
destroyed cars, structural damage to buildings and downed powerlines.
Within three miles there was extensive window breakage and moderate
structural damage. Many structures had damage to suspended ceilings and
overhangs, windows and doors, exterior details and cracked walls.
Damage extended for a radius of up to 10 miles. Buildings were
damaged throughout Henderson including over $100,000 damage to the main fire station and heavy structural damage to a warehouse next door.
Hundreds of windows were shattered, doors were blown off their hinges,
walls were cracked, and scores of people were injured by flying glass and
debris. At Las Vegas's McCarran International Airport seven miles away,
windows were cracked and doors were pushed open. A Boeing 737 on final
approach was buffeted by the shock wave.
The fire departments in the area were heavily committed to the actual
incident scene and had little involvement with damage assessment or other
activities away from the immediate area.
