Comparison of Predictive Methods for Structural Response to HE Blast Loads

Abstract

Numerous methods for predicting structure response to airblast caused by HE explosions were developed during the last twenty years. The rigor, complexity and sophistication of the methods are known to cover a wide spectrum. Some the less complex but widely accepted methods are examined, assessed, and discussed relative to their degree of conservatism. To support their assessment, the authors critically examined the structural design parameters used in the predictive methods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001741

Entities

People

  • Michael M. Dembo
  • Washington T. Char

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Blast Loads
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Ductility
  • Engineers
  • Explosions
  • Handbooks
  • Military Facilities
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Munitions
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Structural Properties
  • Structural Response

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design