The response of reinforced concrete (RC) members subjected to contact explosion effects is
more severe than the response to non-contact explosions due to local material failure. The …

Most of the injuries resulting from an explosion are not caused by the shock waves, but
rather by the high-speed flying sharp fragments due to concrete spalling and crushing. The …

The effects of blast loading on structures can be very dangerous: damages and failures are
expected with serious threats to structural safety and human life. Materials stresses and …

A number of recent studies have demonstrated numerically and experimentally that
metaconcrete made of engineered aggregates can mitigate the propagation of stress waves …

Anti-blast windows are critical in ensuring the safety of structures exposed to explosive
threats, such as terrorist attacks or accidental explosions. These windows consist of blast …

In this study, we investigated the destructive effect of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)
masonry walls subjected to close-in explosions. First, full-size refined finite-element models …

Threats involving terrorist attacks using large amounts of explosives are less likely due to the
complexity of acquiring them without alerting security agencies. A plausible threat tactic is to …

The susceptibility of reinforced concrete (RC) slabs to punching shear failure is heightened
when subjected to close-in explosion loads, leading to a wider range of damage caused by …

After recent escalation in terroristic attacks on buildings including the Murrah Federal
Building, Kohbar Towers, and the World Trade Center, as well as accidental explosions …

Red bricks are the primary form of infill is extensively used in RCC structures. Blocks made
of autoclaved aerated concrete have become a popular choice in construction industry …