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The focus of this research was the analysis of polymer sheets as a method for retrofit design. Many materials have been tested for blast retrofit design but have shown their limitations. There are many advantages to polymer sheets. For example, the s
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https://doi.org/10.32469/10355/4569
Publikováno v:
Thin-Walled Structures. 94:177-187
Previous research focused on the optimization of conventional stud-to-track wall systems for moderate blast threat level protection. It has been concluded that adding extra screws is a practical and an efficient solution for altering the failure mech
Publikováno v:
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 28:228-241
This paper describes the full-scale experimental evaluation of the out-of-plane flexural response of fully grouted RC masonry walls subjected to uniform static pressure and to dynamic pressure resulting from an explosion. The investigation was perfor
Publikováno v:
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 25:454-463
This research study examines the use of a precast concrete panel system for blast protection of facilities with exterior light gauge metal stud walls. The structural retrofit is designed for the specific case where internal operation of the facility
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Protective Structures. 2:83-102
This paper describes a methodology for analyzing the impulse pressure response of unreinforced concrete masonry walls that have been retrofitted with membranes that are not bonded to the masonry (catcher systems). Membrane catcher systems can be used
Publikováno v:
Journal of Structural Engineering. 136:297-306
This paper describes the development of a finite-element model capable of representing a blast-resistant flexible window (flex window) system developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory/Airbase Technologies Division. Computational fluid-structure
Publikováno v:
Advanced Engineering Informatics. 23:418-423
The paper reports on work concerned with the development of artificial neural network approaches to modeling the propagation of bomb blast waves in a built-up environment. A review of current methods of modeling blast wave propagation identifies a ne
Publikováno v:
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 23:72-80
This paper describes the development of analytical models used to predict the response of bonded membrane retrofit concrete masonry walls subjected to out-of-plane impulse pressure loads. Full scale tests have shown significant improvement in the res
Publikováno v:
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities. 22:131-142
This paper first describes the current state of analysis for the response of unreinforced concrete masonry walls subjected to lateral uniform pressure. The formulation is based on the initial elastic response, the subsequent initiation of cracks and
Publikováno v:
Journal of Structural Engineering. 131:1194-1205
Recent terrorist attacks indicate the improvised explosive device as the choice terror tactic. Over the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense has encouraged and sponsored research toward developing methods of reinforcing structures to protect b