Upgrading of Existing Structures. Phase III. Shelter Design Options.

Abstract

This report presents the results of an investigation of blast upgrading of existing structures, which consisted of developing failure prediction methodologies for various structure types, both in as built and in upgraded configurations, and verifying these prediction techniques with full-scale load tests. These upgrading schemes were developed for use as shelters in support of Civil Defense crisis relocation planning. Structure types investigated included wood, steel, and concrete floor and roof systems. The results of this study are being used in the development of a shelter manual presenting the various upgrading concepts in an illustrative workbook form for use in the field. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100490

Entities

People

  • B. L. Gabrielsen
  • G. J. Cuzner
  • R. S. Tansley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Civil Engineering
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Safety
  • Shear Tests
  • Structural Loads
  • Tensile Strength

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