Basics of blast resilient design of concrete frame buidlings
By: Zafar Ahmad Khan
Publisher: Knovel
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Norwich, N.Y.]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781680151985
Subjects: Buildings; Blast effects; Building failures; Concrete construction; Structural analysis (Engineering); Structural failures; Constructions; Effet de souffle; Effondrement; Construction en béton; Théorie des constructions; Structural analysis
Description: In this article the author will explain the nature of blast forces and their effects on buildings, in a straightforward manner. He will also clarify the difference between blast resistance and blast resilience. Various measures to improve blast resilience in buildings will be described, with the intent that an experienced architect or structural engineer can make informed decisions in the early stages of planning and design.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.