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Analysis of Explosive Magazine Padlock Breaching Techniques
Published in Journal of Physical Security, 2014
A series of lock breaching tests are described in which five sets of standard shackle locks and 4 sets of puck style locks were tested for vulnerability to a Dremel… Read more
Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2014). Analysis of Explosive Magazine Padlock Breaching Techniques. Journal of Physical Security, 7(1). https://rbsekurity.com/JPS%20Archives/JPS%207(1).pdf
Assessment of the Fragmentation and Overpressure Hazards Due to TNT Detonations Inside a Type III Daybox
Published in Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 2016
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Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Assessment of the Fragmentation and Overpressure Hazards Due to TNT Detonations Inside a Type III Daybox." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Weaponizing Model Aviation Fuel
Published in National Counter Terrorism Center, 2017
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Recommended citation: Shelley, T., & McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Weaponizing Model Aviation Fuel." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Literature Review of DHS Explosive Chemicals of Interest
Published in U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2017
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Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2017). "Literature Review of DHS Explosive Chemicals of Interest." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
IMESAFR Science Panel
Published in 2018 International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition, 2018
ATF recommended and sponsored the formation of the Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Analysis for Risk (IMESAFR) Science Panel (ISP), which reviews and discusses the technical content of the IMESAFR software, desired future algorithms, and field testing associated with the IMESAFR models. Read more
Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K., Hsu, N., Tatom, J., & Evans, W. (2018). The IMESAFR Science Panel. In International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition: Explosives Safety & Munitions Risk Management. San Diego, CA: DTIC. https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2018/intexpsafety/McNeillPaper.pdf
Iron Warrior 4 and Technical Paper 21
Published in 2018 International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition, 2018
When presented with the opportunity to “piggy-back” on the Iron Warrior IV test, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) worked with Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) to sponsor a debris recovery effort. Read more
Recommended citation: Tatom, J. W., McNeill, S. K., & Conway, R. (2018). Iron Warrior 4 and Technical Paper 21. In 2018 International Explosives Safety Symposium & Exposition. San Diego, CA: DTIC. https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2018/intexpsafety/Tatom2Paper.pdf
Harmonization without Loss
Published in MSIAC 2018 Improved Explosives and Munitions Risk Management Workshop, 2018
In the U.S., the storage of commercial explosives is regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE, more commonly known as ATF). Read more
Recommended citation: Tatom, J. W., & McNeill, S. K. (2018). Harmonization without Loss. In MSIAC 2018 Improved Explosives and Munitions Risk Management Workshop. Grandada, Spain: Munitions Safety Information Analysis Center. https://www.msiac.nato.int/news/announcing-the-msiac-improved-explosives-and-munitions-risk-management-iemrm-workshop
Overpressure and Fragment Analysis of the Inspire 14 Improvised Hand Grenade
Published in Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2018
Recognizing the role low-explosive powders play in bombings is essential for counter-improvised explosive device (IED) efforts and requires field testing of these powders to assess the hazards. Read more
Recommended citation: Ortel, M., Joa, W., & McNeill, S. K. (2018). "Overpressure and Fragment Analysis of the Inspire 14 Improvised Hand Grenade." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Investigation of Shock Propagation in Air from Sheet Explosive
Published in 45th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, 2019
The geometry of an explosive is known to have a fundamental effect on the resulting shock wave propagation. Read more
Recommended citation: Garcia, S., Joa, W., McNeill, S. K., & Johnson, C. E. (2019). Investigation of Shock Propagation in Air from Sheet Explosive. In 45th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Nashville, TN: ISEE. https://www.isee.org/news/125-conferences/2019-conference/404-technical-papers?start=6
Explosive Storage Regulations: A Comparison of the American Table of Distances to Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods
Published in Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2019
In 1914, the Association of Manufacturers of Powder and High Explosives1 published the American Table of Distances (ATD) based on a study of one hundred and seventeen explosions between 1864 and 1914. Read more
Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2019). "Explosive Storage Regulations: A Comparison of the American Table of Distances to Quantitative Risk Assessment Methods" Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Review of the American Table of Distances
Published in SAFEX International, 2019
Flaws in the assumptions used in the development of the American Table of Distances (ATD) risk the public and employees while explosives are in storage. Read more
Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2019). Review of the American Table of Distances. SAFEX International No. 70, 28–34. https://www.safex-international.org/media/websites/safex/downloadable-files-list/Newsletters/newsletter-70.pdf
Analysis of the Fire and Explosion at the Girard Point Refinery
Published in Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2019
A fire and subsequent explosion occurred at approximately 4:22am on June 21, 2019… Read more
Recommended citation: McNeill, S. K. (2019). "Analysis of the Fire and Explosion at the Girard Point Refinery: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion." Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Risk Criteria for Quantitative Risk Assessment
Published in International Society of Explosive Engineers, 2019
Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) can be specifically tailored for use by the commercial explosives industry to calculate risk to employees and the public… Read more
Recommended citation: Hoffman, S., & McNeill, S. (2019). "Risk Criteria for Quantitative Risk Assessment"e;. In 46th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Denver, CO: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
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Teaching experience 1
Undergraduate course, University 1, Department, 2014
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Teaching experience 2
Workshop, University 1, Department, 2015
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