Meghanadh pg student, department of c ivil e ngineering, k l u niversity. Blast resistance design involves determining the kind and degree of resistance a structure needs as well as how to specify the required materials and details. General requirements for structural integrity are included in both asce 7. All reidsteel buildings have some of these blast resistant design features as a standard. The analysis focuses on ways to estimate blast loading on structures and, to a lesser extent, on their response under such types of.
Due to the rising threat of terrorism, protecting critical civil infrastructure such as embassies, government buildings, and airports against bomb attacks has become a critical issue. Loads applied in the conventional nonblast design of structures including dead, live, wind, and seismic loads as required by local building codes. Design and analysis of hpfrcc blast resistant structures. The material presented has been collected from various sources and mainly from references 79. Establish guidelines for siting explosive facilities to obtain maximum cost effectiveness in both the planning and structural arrangements, providing closures, and preventing damage to interior portions of structures. Where there is a security risk all of these features will be incorporated. Andhra p radesh, india abstract need of designing certain important structures to resist blast loads is gaining importance day by day due to increase in terrorist activities from the recent years.
Ufc 401001 dod minimum antiterrorism standards for buildings. Design of blastresistant buildings in petrochemical facilities ref. Blast resistant building seminar report, ppt, pdf for. Blast resistant building design with finite element analysis. Design and analysis of hpfrcc blast resistant structures geethu elsa thomas1, sithara. Blast resistance and progressive collapse progressive collapseresistant design mitigates disproportionately large failures following the loss of one or more structural elements.
Where there is a specific seismic or hurricane risk, this will be taken into account. A study of 17 british buildings hit by german bombs during world war ii examined eight steelframed buildings, five reinforced concrete buildings and four wallbearing buildings. Handbook of blast resistant design of buildings edited by donald o. Pdf blast is a wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion. It has many uses including curtain walls, embassies, military installations and ship blast containment. Use of the ed material apart from this ufc must have the permission of the holder. Request pdf blastresistant design of structures the strategy for dealing with the blastinduced threats against a structure requires attention from planning and design stages, as introducing. Components with low ductility are undesirable for blastresistant design. I am submitting herewith a thesis written by sarah beth janney entitled blast resistant design of steel structures. Design of blast resistance structures linkedin slideshare. New aisc design guide on blast resistant structures high. Design of armor for protection against blast and impact. Blast resistant building design provides structural integrity and acceptable levels of safety for buildings. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them.
The answer for this project was a largescale max 756 structure a wellknown chemical company needed a temporary structure with serious muscle. Design guide 26 is available as a pdf download for free to aisc members, or can be purchased as a pdf. Blastresistant modular brm steelframed buildings have been utilized in petrochemical facilities and are becoming more common both for turnaround. Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures 2010 as well as the aci 318. Approach the testing program will include a series of quasi. Before designing blast resistance into a structure, some evaluation needs to be done to. Featured products office space, lunch rooms, lavatories and tool cribs built to 8 psi blasts mean your job site will have all required amenities safely nearby. Handbookfor blastresistant designofbuildings handbook for blastresistant design of buildings edited by donald 0.
You should always make decisions based on the particular needs of your facility, based on determinations from your facility siting study or similar recommended practices. Any ed material included in this ufc is identified at its point of use. The various effects associated with chemical he explosion, the design. Blastresistant design of structures practice periodical. I have examined the final electronic copy of this thesis for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science, with a major in civil engineering. Antiterrorism blast design for building engineers january 2017 doug heinze, pe, leed ap introduction to blast resistant engineering blast resistant facades blast resistant structures strategies for incorporating blast requirements into building design. Pdf blast resistant design of structure researchgate. Army corp of engineers protective design center to be used by engineers for designing clt elements to withstand blast loads as determined by code requirements and specific project conditions.
The behavior of the building during a blast event is dictated. In july 20, aisc released a new design guide for the design of blast resistant structures. In this paper, a systemlevel dynamic finite element model is developed to simulate the blast event and to evaluate the blastresistant performance of the sandwich armor structure. Blast resistant buildings and modules mobile modular. Blast structures offers a blastbullet resistant curtain that can be easily rolled up and transported while still maintaining blastbullet resistant protection. This part instructs on structural,buildingenvelope,componentspace,siteperimeter,andbuildingsystem designs. Less work has been done on tailoring material architectures for armor to be used as external protection of delicate structures, such as the brain in a skull. Explore blast resistant building with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. Use of sbeds for blast resistant design in accordance with ufc 3. The ratio of the maximum deflection of the component to the yield deflection of the component. This assures you that our buildings meet or exceed in the protection of your most valuable assets.
The project request was to build a break tent structure that could house employees for morning safety. This provides the focus of the current work, in which the mechanics for the mitigation of. Structural analysis of blast resistant structures demin george1 varnitha m. While you cant let your guard down, you can feel confident knowing our blastresistant buildings, built in partnership with hunter buildings, are on your worksite. Pre cast flooring is to be avoided in case of blast resistant structures 10. Structures subjected to blast loads are typically allowed to undergo permanent plastic deformation to absorb the explosion energy, whereas.
Blast resistant design of commercial buildings asce library. It is found that a sandwich armor structure with only aluminum foam is. Blastresistant testing for loaded mass timber structures. Protective design of concrete buildings under blast loading wit press. Handbookfor blastresistant designofbuildings editedby donaldo. Arches and domes are the types of structural forms that reduce the blast effects on the building compared with a cubicle form. The ductility ratio, in a sdof system is defined as the ratio of maximum deflection, to equivalent elastic deflection, this can be determined from elastoplastic response graphs. S2 1student 2associate professor abstractthe effect of blast load on buildings is, a serious matter that should be taken into consideration in the design even though designing the structures to be fully blast. Progressive collapseresistant design is systemfocused, and.
Margins of safety against structural failure are achieved by using allowable deformation criteria. Brt structures blast resistant structures edmonton, ab. They must be prevented from falling off their supports. Use of sbeds for blast resistant design in accordance with. Establish construction details and procedures necessary to afford the required strength to resist the applied blast loads. In the current technical guide, an overview of a design procedure for structures under blast loading is provided. Blast resistant structures free download as powerpoint presentation.
Structural solutions for blast resistant buildings. A structural element subjected to a blast loading exhibits a higher strength than a similar element subjected to a static loading. Blast attacks by terrorists, and domestic accidents like lpg gas cylinder bursts have become a concern due to their increased frequency and fatal effect on lives and. Blast response mitigation strategies can be incorporated in the structural design at concept stage, leading to a welldesigned and constructed structure that can exhibit improved blast resistance. Design of modular blastresistant steelframed buildings in. A fortune 500 chemical company needed a massive semipermanent blast resistant structure in compliance with api rp 756.
Cs has developed six blastresistant models designed to withstand blasts up to 12 psi and that can meet the government requirement. Additional information on blast design considerations for precast concrete components can be found in pci mnl14112 blastresistant design manual1 and blast considerations,2 published by pci. Blast is a wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion. Request pdf blastresistant design of structures the strategy for dealing with the blast induced threats against a structure requires attention from planning and design stages, as introducing. Blast resistant building design is the enhancement of building security against the. Calculation of blast loads for application to structural. These innovative structures are designed to withstand the hazards of oil and gas operations, petrochemical refineries or. Also explore the seminar topics paper on blast resistant building with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year civil engineering ce or ieee civil construction btech, be, mtech students for the year 2015 2016. Due to the abundance of information and research in this field, our primary focus was on building behavior and the key elements that contribute to the design.
Therefore, there is a need for the development of technologies. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Sandwich armor structures with aluminum foam can be utilized to protect a military vehicle from harmful blast load such as a landmine explosion. Our standard blast resistant buildings weigh between 1,200 and 14,000 pounds, feature ceilings between 7 and 10 feet tall, and can be made as small as 8 feet long by 8 feet wide or as large as 40 feet long by 12 feet wide. Part 4, blast resistant detailing, addresses the use of concrete, steel, and masonry in new designs as well as retrofitting existing structures. Indicate the preparing activity beside the service responsible for preparing the document.
Cs blastresistant louvers are capable of withstanding high blast loads government buildings, va hospitals, computing centers and power plants are particularly vulnerable to explosive threats. Blast resistant modular buildings ensure protection that your team can count on with our blast resistant buildings ready to be delivered at your plant, refinery, or project site. Chicago, il design professionals now have a valuable new resource on blast resistant structures with aisc design guide no. Blastresistant design of structures request pdf researchgate. Blast resistance is the ability of a material to withstand blast pressure from an explosion. Myers baker engineering and risk consultants 3330 oakwell court, suite 100, san antonio, texas 782183024, phone. As the demand for blast resistant buildings continues to grow, readers can turn to the handbook for blast resistant design of buildings, a unique single source of information, to support competent. Blast response mitigation strategies can be incorporated in the structural design at concept stage, leading to a welldesigned and constructed structure that can exhibit improved blast resistance and at the same time maintain its architecturally appealing appearance.
Some of the most frequently used design guides and criteria include. S2 1pg scholar,structural engineering, sbce 2assistant professor, department of civil engineering, sbce abstract. Design of blast resistant structures slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Blast resistance specifications, standards, and testing. Also explore the seminar topics paper on blast resistant building with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year civil engineering ce or ieee civil construction btech, be, mtech students for the year 2015. When scrutinizing blastresistant structures, one of the first considerations to make will be the type of structure that you need. Blast resistant design is a specialized area to which structural engineers are not exposed meticulously as this design is. Blast resistant building design criteria october 2014 process industry practices page 4 of 23 conventional loads. It is supplementary to navfac p397 and is intended to consolidate and simplify various sources of design criteria which cover the structural elements encountered in blast resistant design.
The maximum displacement is a function of the ratio of applied load to yield load and duration of loading to natural period. Blast resistant structural design what is the historical experience with steelframed structures subjected to blast. In the past few years, the increase in the number of terrorist attacks has shown that the effect blast loads on buildings is a. Design and construction of blast resistant buildings and structures to make them more blast proof and explosion resistant. Request pdf blastresistant design of structures the strategy for dealing with the blastinduced threats against a structure requires attention from planning. The paper discusses control buildings in industrial plants that may be subjected to severe blast overpressures caused by a nearby explosion. Blastresistant improvement of sandwich armor structure. The world leader in blast resistant design, baker risk, has worked closely with our engineers to exceed the industry standards for blast resistant structures. Blast attacks by terrorists, and domestic accidents like. Distributed by mobile modular, dropbox blast resistant modules brms are our latest product offering, with the approved levels of safety your staff needs in.
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