BLAST LOADING OF MULTI-STORIED STRUCTURES OF FIRMO-VISCOUS TYPE

Abstract

Dynamic analyses are presented of the deformation of 2 types of structures which are assumed to have internal resistance of the firmo-viscous type and to be subjected to side blast loading. The structures are (1) a multistoried building consisting of a series of massive floors, each of which is supported atop shear frames connecting the successive floors, and (2) a pile of rigid blocks cemented together and intended to simulate massive masonry blocks attached to each other by a viscous material. The dynamic analysis is superior to statistical analyses which give surmises of structural damage. The analysis appeared of value for multistoried buildings, but suitable stress-strain laws must be determined for particular cases. Data is needed on structural damping.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1953
Accession Number
AD0006110

Entities

People

  • N. J. Huffington Jr.
  • W. H. Hoppmann Ii

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Science
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Resistance
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Transient Response Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design