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TSP Number 052-12B30-B02 052-12C30-A02 052-12B30-B02-CET-02 Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges

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Task Number(s) 052-193-3023 /Title(s) Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges Effective Date Supersedes TSP(s) TSP User

010201

All previous TSPs and LPs on this subject dated prior to 010201 UNITED STATES ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 AND TASS SCHOOL BATTALIONS UNITED STATES ARMY MANEUVER SUPPORT CENTER DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING DEVELOPMENT FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 Send comments and recommendations directly to COMMANDER, UNITED STATES ARMY MANEUVER SUPPORT CENTER DIRECTORATE OF TRAINING DEVELOPMENT ATTN: ATZT-DT-WR-E FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473-8929 This product has been reviewed by the product developers in coordination with the Fort Leonard Wood foreign disclosure authority. This product is releasable to military students from foreign countries on a case-by-case basis.

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PREFACE Purpose This training support package provides the instructor with a standard lesson plan for presenting instruction for: Task number: Task title: Conditions: Standard: 052-193-3023 Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand-held calculator and the information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate Steel Cutting Charges, without error using the six step problem solving format and steel cutting formulas in accordance with FM 5-250.

This TSP Contains TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Lesson 1 Page 2 3 5 5 6 6 13 14 15 16 17 21

Appendixes

Section I - Administrative Data Section II - Introduction Terminal Learning Objective Section III - Presentation A - Enabling Learning Objective 1 Section IV - Summary Section V - Student Evaluation A - Slides Master B - Test and Test Solutions (Not Applicable) C - Practical Exercise and Solutions D - Student Handout/Advance Sheet

Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges 010201 SECTION I. All Courses Including This Lesson Task(s) Taught or Supported Reinforced Tasks Academic Hours: ADMINISTRATIVE DATA COURSE NUMBER(S) 030-12B30 030-12C30 TATS CET SL30 TASK NUMBER 052-193-3022 TASK NUMBER None COURSE TITLE(S) Combat Engineer (BNCOC) Bridge Crewmember (BNCOC) Common Engineer Training (BNCOC) TASK TITLE Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges TASK TITLE

The Academic hours required to teach this course are as follows: PEACETIME HRS/METH 5.0/CO 2.0/PE 0.0 0.0 7.0 MOBILIZATION HRS/METH 5.0 /CO 2.0 /PE 0.0 0.0 7.0 HOURS 4.0 2.5 3.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 DL HRS/METH 0.0 ADT HRS/METH 5.0/CO 2.0/PE 0.0 0.0 7.0 LESSON NUMBER 052-12B30-B07 052-12C30-A05 052-12B30-B07-CET-13 052-12B30-B07 052-12C30-A05 052-12B30-B07-CET-13 LESSON TITLE Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges Calculate Timber-Cutting Charges IDT HRS/METH 0.0

*Test *Test Review Total Hours Test Lesson Number

Testing: Review of test results:

Prerequisite Lesson(s) Clearance and Access

LESSON NUMBER 052-12B30-B01 052-12C30-A01 Unclassified

References
NUMBER TITLE DATE PARA. NO. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FM 5-250

Explosives and Demolitions

July 1998

pages 3-10 through 3-18, and Tables on 6-6 through 6-9

Student Handout /Advance sheet

Study Assignments Read FM 5-250 page 3-10, through 3-18 and review the safe distance tables on pages 6-6 through 6-9 prior to class. Instructor Requirements 1 ITC/SGI Certified Instructor, per classroom. Additional Support Personnel Requirements None Equipment Required Materials Required Calculator / Overhead Projector / Chalkboard or Dry Erase Board. Computerized Instructor Machine, ANDEV-COM-CIM INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS: TSP, FM 5-250. STUDENT MATERIALS: FM 5-250, Student notes and handouts Classroom, Training Area, and Range Requirements 16 Students per classroom Ammunition Requirements None Instructional Guidance Proponent Lesson Plan Approvals Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material. Name RALPH TURNER HAROLD DROSSEL OLLIE JACKSON Rank SFC CIV CIV Position 12B30 COURSE MANAGER Chief, CMF 12 DOTD Chief Warrior Eng. Div. Date 010201 010201 010201

SECTION II. INTRODUCTION Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.1 Media used : None Motivator In steel cutting charges, the type, size, and placement of the explosive are important for success. Confinement or tamping of the charge is rarely practical or possible. Formulas for computing the size of the charge vary with the type of steel such as structural or high-carbon. placement of the charge in direct contact with the target is more important with steel than other materials. Note: Inform the students of the following terminal learning objective requirements.

Terminal Learning Objective

At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will: Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all steel cutting charges without error, using the six step problem solving format, and steel-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

Safety Requirements None Risk Assessment Level

Low

Environmental Considerations None Evaluation Instructional Lead-in The student will demonstrate skills/knowledge by scoring 70% or higher on the end of annex examination. Ask the students: What are some of the steel-cutting missions that Combat Engineers may encounter? Expected response: Bridge demolitions, steel bars/rods, reinforcement for concrete, etc

SECTION III - PRESENTATION A. NOTE: Enabling Learning Objective A Inform the students of the Enabling Learning Objectives requirements. Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand-held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate steel-cutting charges, without error using the six step problem solving format, and steel cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

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Learning Step/Activity 1: Types of steel cutting charges.

NOTE: Before beginning the lesson make the student aware of the minimum safe distance requirement for demolitions by reviewing the safe distance tables on pages 6-6 through 6-9. Safe distances formula for the amounts not listed in tables will be explained at the end of annex After Action Review. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.6 Media used : Slide a. Types of steel cutting charges (1) Considerations. (a) Type of steel.(Target factors) pg. 3-10 PARA (3-21 through 3-23) (b) Types of explosives.(Explosive factors) used. pg. 3-11 PARA (3-24 through 2-26) (c) Size of charge. pg. 3-11PARA (3-27) NOTE: Show Slide # 1. reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-12 PARA 3-28/3-33 (2) Block charges. (3) Special charges. NOTE: Show Slide # 2. reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-12 b. Block charges. (1) Formula P=3/8A or P=0.375A (2) Hasty calculation. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity.

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Learning Step/Activity 2: Formula to calculate steel-cutting charges. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.8 Media used : Slide

NOTE: Show Slide # 3 a. Formula used to cut mild or structured steel. (P = 3/8A or constant 0.375A) NOTE: Show Slide # 4 NOTE: Show actual I-beam if available and visually explain each section of the beam. b. Parts of I-Beams. (1) Flange. (2) Web. NOTE: Show Slide # 5 c. Determine area of a steel I-Beam. (1) Determine area of flanges. (2) Determine area of web. (3) Determine total area in square inches. NOTE: Make up several examples of determining area, have the class work them out, and discuss / review, walk students through first problem. NOTE: Show Slide # 6 d. Determine amount of explosives. (1) Multiply area of target by 3/8. Or 0.375 (2) Answer is in pounds of TNT. NOTE: Inform the class that the remainder of the six-step problem solving format is the same as for timber-cutting. NOTE: Walk students through the first problem on the board to help in understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 7 e. Problem: How much C-4(M112) for 4 steel I beams that have a web of 12 x 1 and flanges that are 15 x 1? NOTE: Show Slide # 8 f. Solution: Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem. NOTE: Show Slide # 9. (allow students 3 minutes to work problem). g. Problem: How much C-4(M112) for 12 steel I beams that have a web of 9.5 x 1 and flanges that are 9 x 3/4? NOTE: Show Slide # 10 7

h. Solution: Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem NOTE: Give example problems (made up by instructor) to clarify understanding. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. 3. Learning Step/Activity 3: Hasty method to calculate steel-cutting charges. Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.8 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 11. FM 5-250 pg. 3-12 Table 3-3 a. Calculating for TNT. (1) Used to determine amount of TNT. (2) Explain how to use. NOTE: Show Slide # 12. FM 5-250 pg. 3-13 Table 3-4 b. Calculating for C-4. (1) Explain chart. (2) Explain notes. NOTE: Walk students through the first problem on the board to help in understanding NOTE: Show Slide # 13 c. Problem: Using the hasty method how much TNT is needed for a steel I beam that has a web of 10 x 3/8 and flanges that are 5 x 1? NOTE: Show Slide # 14 d. Solution: Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem. NOTE: Show Slide # 15. (allow students 3 minutes to solve problem) e. Problem: Using the hasty method how many packages of C-4(M112) are required to cut 5, I beams with dimensions of 8 x 1/2 for the flanges, and 10 x 1 for the web? NOTE: Show Slide # 16 f. Solution. Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem. NOTE: Make up problems for the group to work out and review the results to clarify understanding. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity.

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Learning Step/Activity 4: Rule of the thumb (rail, cable ,chain ,rods and bars) Method of instruction : Conference 8

Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.5 Media used : Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 17 reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-12 a. Destruction of cables, chains, rods, and bars. (1) Formula: P=D
2

High Carbon Alloy Steel Structual Steel

(2) Rule of thumb

* Up to 1 diameter use 1 lb * Over 1 to 2 diameter use 2 lb * Over 2 use P=3/8A NOTE: Show Slide # 18 reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-13/ Figure 3-10 b. Railroad rail destruction (1) Rules for Pounds TNT or C-4 per charge. * Rails less than 5 use 1/2 lb *Rails 5 or more use 1 lb * Place charges at alternate rail splices for a distance of 500 feet NOTE: Show Slide # 19 reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-13 / Figure 3-10 (2) Frogs. (2 lb). (3) Crossovers. (1 lb). (4) Switches. (1 lb). NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activities. 5. Learning Step/Activity 5: Calculate special steel-cutting charges Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 1.1 Media: Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 20. FM 5-250 pg. 3-14 Section III a. Special charges. (1) Ribbon. (2) Saddle. (3) Diamond. NOTE: Use C-4 (M112) or Sheet explosive (M118) ONLY. NOTE: Show Slide # 21 (pg. 3-15) b. Ribbon Charge(determine volume for M112). (1) Charge thickness: 1/2 TGT but never less than 1/2 inch. 9

(2) Charge width: 3 times the charge thickness. (3) Charge length: length of TGT to be cut (4) Volume of charge: TxWxL = volume cubic inches needed (5) Maximum target thickness: 3 inches NOTE: Show Slide # 22 NOTE: Use I-beam and molding clay if available (6) Determining volume of charge. (7) Size of target (critical dimensions). (8) Size of charge. (9) Volume of charge. NOTE: Show Slide # 23 NOTE: Walk students thru this first problem on the board to help in understanding. c. Problem: How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut a plate with a width 24 and thickness 0f 2 using the MINIMUM amount of explosive? NOTE: Show Slide # 24 d. Solution, Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem. NOTE: Make up problems for the group to work out and review the results to clarify understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 25 e. Sample problem and solution. * Determine length of charge. * Determine dimensions of charge. * Determine volume of charge. NOTE: Show Slide # 26 (allow soldiers 3 minutes to work problem). f. Problem: How much C-4 is needed for 15 I beams using a ribbon charge with a web of 14 x 2 and flanges that are 19.5 x 2? NOTE: Show Slide # 27 and # 28 g. Solution. Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem. NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activities 6. Learning Step/Activity 6: Saddle Charge Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.5 Media: Slide 10

NOTE: Show Slide # 29 reference FM 5-250 pg. 3-16 a. Saddle Charge 1. Use on round or rectangular steel up to 8 in diameter . 2. Charge shape: Long axis-distance around target in inches, Base-1/2 distance around target in inches. 3. Determining charge volume = Long axis x base x 1/2 = vol.cu.in (LAxBx1/2=vol.cu.in.) 4. Charge thickness 1 thick. NOTE: Show Slide # 30 NOTE: Walk students thru the first problem on the board to help in understanding. b. Problem: How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut one mild steel bar with a circumference of 16 using a saddle charge? NOTE: Show Slide # 31 c Solution, Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem NOTE: Show Slide # 32 (allow soldiers 3 minutes to work problem). d. Problem: How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut a steel bar 8 times with a circumference of 15 using the saddle charge? NOTE: Show Slide # 33 e. Solution, Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activities 7. Learning Step/Activity 7: Diamond Charge Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.5 Media: Slide NOTE: Show Slide # 34 reference FM 2-250 pg. 3-17 PARA 3-36 a. Diamond charge (1) Use on any steel round or rectangular up to 8 diameter (not pipe). (2) Charge shape: Long axis=distance around target, Short axis=1/2 distance around target (3) Determine volume: Long axis x Short axis x .5 (LA x SA x .5= vol.cu.in.) (4) Charge thickness 1 thick. NOTE: Walk student thru the first problem on the board to help in understanding. NOTE: Show Slide # 35 11

b. Problem: How much C-4 (M112) is required to cut one steel plate with a circumference of 24 using the diamond charge? NOTE: Show Slide # 36 c. Solution, Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem NOTE: Show Slide # 37 (allow soldiers 3 minutes to solve problem). d. Problem: How many packages of sheet explosive (M118) is required to cut 6 bars with a circumference of 14 using the diamond charge? NOTE: Show Slide # 38 e. Solution, Clarify any misunderstanding before moving on to next problem NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activities

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SECTION IV - SUMMARY Method of instruction : Conference Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 0.1 Media used : None Review/ Summarize Lesson Check On Learning Inform the students that this lesson can be reviewed in FM 5-250; pages 3-10 through 3-18 and tables 6-6 through 6-9. Restate the action, conditions, and restate the learning activities, and then check on learning Determine if students have learned the material presented by-a. Soliciting student questions and explanations. b. Ask questions and getting answers from the students. c. Correcting students misunderstandings Transition To Next Lesson

Inform students the next lesson will be the practical exercise.

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SECTION V

STUDENT EVALUATION

Testing Student will be evaluated on a written examination for the POI File number Requirements 12B30-B02 (Ref TSP 12B30-B07),12C30-A02 (Ref TSP 12C30-A05),12B30-B02-CET02(Ref TSP 12B30-B07-CET-13). Student must score 70% or higher to receive a GO. A 1 hour After Action Review will be conducted after the examination for 12Bs and CET. A 30 minute After Action Review will be conducted for the 12Cs. NOTE: Include this information also in the Student Evaluation Plan which documents course graduation requirements. The using school assigns course weight to the evaluation. Rapid, immediate feedback is essential to effective learning. Schedule and provide feedback on the evaluation and any information to help answer students questions about the test. Provide remedial training as needed. The instructor must forward problems with the TSP to the proponent.

NOTE:

Feedback Requirement

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Appendix A: Lesson Title:

Slides Master Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges

1. Steel-Cutting Charges 2. Block Charges 3. Formula for Mild or Structural Steel 4. Cross Sectional Area of Target = "A" 5. Cross Sectional Area of Target = "A" 6. Calculate for TNT 7. Problem 8. Solution 9. Problem 10. Solution 11. Hasty Calculation 12. C-4 Needed to Cut Steel Sections 13. Problem Using Hasty Calculation 14. Solution 15. Problem Hasty Calculation 16. Solution 17. Calculating - Cables-Chains-Rods-Bars "Rule of Thumb" 18. Rail Road Destruction "Rule of Thumb" 19. Railway Destruction "Rule of Thumb" 20. Special Charges 21. Ribbon Charge 22. Dimension Calculation (Ribbon Charge) 23. Problem 24. Solution 25. Problem & Solution 26. Problem 27. Solution 28. Solution (Cont.) 29. Saddle Charge 30. Problem 31. Solution 32. Problem 33. Solution 34. Diamond Charge 35. Problem 36. Solution 37. Problem 38. Solution

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Appendix B: Not Applicable

Test and Test Solutions

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Appendix C:

Practical Exercise and Solutions

PRACTICAL EXERCISE SHEET NO. 1

Title Introduction Motivator Terminal Learning Objective 052-193-3023 / Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges Give detailed instructions on what is expected during the practical exercise. Work each problem using the six-step problem solving format. Instructor will include the motivator for this practical exercise. Inform the students of the following terminal learning objective requirements. At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will: Action: Conditions: Standard: Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate all steel cutting charges without error, using the six step problem solving format, and the steel-cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

Method of instruction : Practical Exercise Instructor to student ratio is : 1:16 Time of instruction : 2.0 Media : Student handout Safety Requirements Risk Assessment Level None

Low

Environmental Considerations None Evaluation Instructional Lead-in Resource Requirements Special Instructions The student will accurately calculate all-cutting charges using the six-step problem solving format. All work must be shown in the six step problem solving format in order for short comings to be identified by the instructor.

Calculator / Overhead Projector / Chalkboard or Dry Erase Board. Allow students 1 hour to solve problems, then review answers the second hour. The student will accurately calculate all steel-cutting charges using the six-step problem solving format in order for short comings to be identified by the instructor. Review the solutions to the practical exercise and review any questions and/or shortcomings.

Procedures

Students will work the following problems. 17

1. How many packages of TNT are required to cut 5 steel I-Beams with dimensions of 10" x 1/2" for the flanges, and 12" X 1/2" for the web? Use the formula for structural steel. 2. How many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to cut 6 steel I-Beams with dimension of 8" x 5/8" for the flanges, and 10"x 5/8" for the web? Use the C-4 table method for structural steel. 3. Using a ribbon charge, how many packages of sheet explosives (M118) are required to cut 4 steel I-Beams with dimensions of 8" x 1/4" for the flanges and 12" x 1/4" for the web? 4. Using a saddle charge, how many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to cut 5 steel bars 18" in circumference? 5. Using a diamond charge, how many sheets of M118 (sheet explosives) are required to cut 9 high carbon steel bars 20" in circumference? NOTE: Feedback Requirements Students that finish early will be given additional problems made up by the instructor. Review the solutions to the practical exercise and review any questions and/or shortcoming

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Appendix C: Lesson Title:

Practical Exercise and Solutions Calculate Steel cutting Charges 1. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: 2. Step 1: 5 steel I-Beams 10" x 1/2" - Flanges 12" x 1/2" - Web P = 3/8 A P = 3/8 (10 x 1/2) + (10 x 1/2) + (12 x 1/2) P = 3/8 x 16 = 6 lbs TNT Omit 6 lbs TNT 5 beams = 5 charges 6 x 5 = 30 packages TNT 8" x 5/8" - Flange 8" x 5/8" - Flange 10" x 5/8" - Web 6 = I Beams 8" x 5/8" = 1.5 lbs 8" x 5/8" = 1.5 lbs 10" x 5/8" = 1.8 lbs Total = 4.8 lbs C-4 N/A 4.8 1.25=3.4 round up 4 packages C-4 (M112) 6 beams = 6 charges 6 x 4 = 24 packages C-4 (M112)

Step 2:

Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: 3. Step 1: Tx TF W BF .5 .5 .5 Wx 1.5 1.5 1.5

L 7.75 11 7.75

= 5.81 8.25 5.81 19.87

Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6:

N/A N/A 19.87 cu in = 2.20 o 3 sheets M118 9 cu in 4 beams = 4 charges 4 x 3 = 12 sheets M118 (Sheet explosives) 4 = 3 pkgs

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Appendix C: Lesson Title:

Practical Exercise and Solutions (Continue) Calculate Steel cutting Charges 4. Step 1: C = 18" Step 2: Long axis x base x 1/2 = vol. cu. in. 18 x 9 x 1/2 = 81 cu. in. Step 3: N/A Step 4: 81 = 4.05 _ 5 packages C-4 (M112) 20 Step 5: 5 bars = 5 charges Step 6: 5 x 5 = 25 packages C-4 (M112) Step 1: C = 20" Step 2: Long axis x short axis x 1 = vol. cu. in. 2 20 x 10 x 1 = 100 cu. in. 2 Step 3: N/A Step 4: 100 cu in = 11.11 o 12 sheets M118 (sheet explosives) 9 cu in Step 5: 9 bars = 9 charges Step 6: 9 x 12 = 108 sheets M118 (sheet explosives)

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Appendix D: Title

Student Handout/Advance Sheet 12B30-B02, Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges 12C30-A02 12B30-B02-CET-02 At the completion of this lesson you (the student) will:

Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Conditions: Standard:

Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges In a classroom, given a hand held calculator, information needed to calculate charges with a formula and FM 5-250. Calculate steel cutting charges without error, using the six step problem solving format, and steel cutting formulas, in accordance with FM 5-250.

1. Lesson Summery: a. Safety : Will be integrated, observed, and evaluated at all times. b. Environmental : No major environmental impact c. Risk assessment : Low 2. General Instructions: a. Conduct student reading The following reading/familiarization will be completed prior to classroom instruction: FM 5-250, pg. 3-10 through 3-18. And Tables 6-6 through 6-9 b. Participate in practical exercises.(see attached PE sheet) 3. Sequence of Activities: a. Types of steel cutting charges. b. Formula to calculate steel cutting charges. c. Hasty method to calculate steel cutting charges. d. Rule of the thumb for rail, cables chains rods, and bars. e. Special steel cutting charges(ribbon, saddle, and diamond). 4. Upon completion of each performance measure have instructor check your work.

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Appendix D: Lesson Title:

Student Handout/Advance Sheet (Continued) Calculate Steel-Cutting Charges

1. How many packages of TNT are required to cut 5 steel I-Beams with dimensions of 10" x 1/2" for the flanges, and 12" X 1/2" for the web? Use the formula for structural steel. 2. How many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to cut 6 steel I-Beams with dimension of 8" x 5/8" for the flanges, and 10"x 5/8" for the web? Use the C-4 table method for structural steel. 3. Using a ribbon charge, how many packages of sheet explosives (M118) are required to cut 4 steel IBeams with dimensions of 8" x 1/4" for the flanges and 12" x 1/4" for the web? 4. Using a saddle charge, how many packages of C-4 (M112) are required to cut 5 steel bars 18" in circumference? 5. Using a diamond charge, how many sheets of M118 (sheet explosives) are required to cut 9 high carbon steel bars 20" in circumference?

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