Explosion resistant building structures

Auteurs

• M. Y. H. Bangash

Paramètres

• Construction et statique

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This excellent book highlights all aspects of the analysis and design of buildings subject to impact, explosion and fire. It is a definitive reference book and contains 10 sections from a wide international prospective. Three-dimensional finite element and discrete element techniques are included. They are applied to buildings such as the World Trade Center (WTC Twin Towers) and the Federal Building in Oklahoma on the basis of the designers drawings, data and other information. Many small case studies are also included. The book has a comprehensive bibliography and a large appendix providing background analysis and Computer subroutines of recently developed programs. TOC:Blast and Explosion: Introduction.- Explosion Dynamics.- Blast Loadings on Buildings.- Steel Structures.- Concrete Structures.- Glass and Glazing in Structures.- Masonry Walls.- Case studies on bomb damage to buildings.- The World (Twin Towers) Trade Centre.- Appendix I dynamic non-linear finite element formation.-Appendix II Penetration and Fragmentation Analysis.- Appendix III Collision Forces.- Appendix IV Material Response to High Rate Loading.- Appendix V Computer Subroutines

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• Année de publication: 2006