Precast/Prestressed Concrete Experiments - Series 1 (Volume 1)
Abstract
Protection against blast generated pressure loads has become a high priority for many building owners. Blast retrofits and structural hardening, much like earthquake retrofits, can prove to be costly. For this reason, it is important to understand that any structural element has an inherent capacity to absorb energy and resist some level of blast pressure. A general evaluation that allows a designer to realize the absorption capacity of a structural element may preclude the need for a blast-specific retrofit. To illustrate this concept, the blast resistances of non-load bearing precast, prestressed concrete sandwich wall panels (WP) are examined. These components are used extensively in modern construction for cladding of building systems and often provide a significant level of protection from blast events.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA501975
Entities
People
- Clay J. Naito
- Jeff W. Fisher
- John M. Hoemann
- Robert J. Dinan
Organizations
- Lehigh University