Introduction Trinitrotoluene, more commonly known as TNT – more specifically 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, and by its preferred IUPAC name 2-methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene – is a chemical compound with the formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3. Refer to Dynamite, IMX 101, and Dunnite. TNT is occasionally used as a reagent in chemical synthesis, but it is best known as an explosive material with convenient… Read More
Introduction The 2012 Afyonkarahisar arsenal explosion occurred at 21:15 local time on 5 September 2012 in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. According to Turkish Armed Forces, 25 servicemen died, four other soldiers and three civilians were injured by the accident. Background A fire at the locality followed the explosion. The remains of two non-commissioned officers (NCO’s), two special… Read More
Research Paper Title Influence of Limb Dominance and Shoulder Injury on Strength and Explosive Force in US Marines. Background The specialised roles of many military personnel require specific skills and high physical demands, placing unique stresses on the shoulders and increasing risk of injury. As normal dominant/nondominant shoulder asymmetries have been established in military personnel,… Read More
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