Structural Elements Response In Blast Loading

Abstract

The Prime objective of this paper is to describe the design of blast load-resisting structural elements for
providing sufficient ductility to enable the element to deflect by an amount consistent with the degree of damage permitted;
this will entail an initial design based upon extensive flexural plastic deformation. In so deforming , the element should not
fail prematurely due to other load effects say shear or locally instability. Unless the element is to be subjected to repeated
blast loading for example in a test facility the design should be based on the ultimate limit state. Simple supports should be
avoided wherever possible and joints between elements should be carefully detailed to facilitate load transfer.