Development of Computational Models and Input Sensitivity Study of Polymer Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Subjected to Blast
Abstract
Computational models were developed and used to simulate polymer reinforced masonry walls subjected to blast loading and the models were used to understand the response of the structure. LS-DYNA, a nonlinear finite element solver, was used. Model development challenges were considered, and appropriate input parameters were determined. With these pedestal values, a baseline model of one unit width of concrete masonry block was developed, and the response under two load conditions was studied. Dimensional and mechanical variants involved in the system were varied to study their effect on wall behavior. The effects of door and window openings on the performance of the polymer reinforcement were evaluated. This report also presents an analysis of strain rate that occurs in the polymer coating and results were compared to theory-based closed form solutions. Finally, the static nonlinear capabilities of LS-DYNA were used to describe the static resistance of the system, and a theoretical description of a simply supported membrane subjected to pressure load is provided and compared with nonlinear finite element results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA446367
Entities
People
- James S. Davidson
- Robert J. Dinan
- Sushant Sudame
Organizations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham