A 3D SPH-based entirely Lagrangian meshfree hydroelastic FSI solver for anisotropic composite structures

A Khayyer, Y Shimizu, H Gotoh, S Hattori - Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents the first 3D entirely Lagrangian meshfree hydroelastic FSI (Fluid-
Structure Interaction) solver for reproduction of incompressible fluid flows interacting with …

[HTML][HTML] Blast response of clay brick masonry unit walls unreinforced and reinforced with polyurea elastomer

G Wu, C Ji, X Wang, F Gao, C Zhao, Y Liu, G Yang - Defence Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Clay brick masonry unit (CBMU) walls are widely used in building structures, and its damage
and protection under explosion loads have been a matter of concern in the field of …

Simplified micro-model for brick masonry walls under out-of-plane quasi-static and blast loadings

D Chen, H Wu, Q Fang - International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Attributed to the discontinuous configurations and nonhomogeneous mechanical properties
of brick and mortar in masonry wall, the numerical reproduction of the structural responses …

Damage behavior and assessment of polyurea sprayed reinforced clay brick masonry walls subjected to close-in blast loads

H Zhu, X Wang, Y Wang, C Ji, G Wu, L Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
As a means to lessen the threat of an accidental blast, the polyurea sprayed reinforcement of
masonry walls has attracted extensive attention. In this research, the detailed micro …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical study of polyurea coating systems for blast mitigation of concrete masonry walls

AP Santos, M Chiquito, R Castedo, LM López… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
A blast event may result in structural damage, generating high velocity fragments that
usually come from masonry walls. To reduce the extent of damage from an explosion, one …

Polyurea elastomer for enhancing blast resistance of structures: Recent advances and challenges ahead

H Zhu, C Ji, K Feng, J Tu, X Wang, C Zhao - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
As an excellent anti-blast material, polyurea (PU) has been widely used in the reinforcement
of masonry walls, RC structures, steel structures, and composite materials. The advances in …

Experimental and numerical investigation of polymer-reinforced and normal autoclaved aerated concrete masonry walls under large TNT explosive loads

Q Yu, D Zeng, X Xu, S Li, W Dong, L Dai - International Journal of Impact …, 2022 - Elsevier
With features such as a low mass ratio and good heat insulation and energy absorption
properties, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is extensively used as a filling material for …

Investigations of blast loads on a two-storeyed building with a gable roof: Full-scale experiments and numerical study

W Xiao, M Andrae, M Steyerer, N Gebbeken - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The design of buildings against explosion loads is a current topic in research and practice.
The first step of the design process is to determine the blast loads on the building …

Masonry-Infilled RC Frames Exposed to Blast Loads: A Review on Numerical Modeling and Response

R Mudragada, P Bhargava - Practice Periodical on Structural …, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
The spurt in terrorist activities worldwide has drawn the attention of engineers and
researchers to the vulnerability of building structures to blast loads. Response of masonry …

Strengthening of clay brick masonry wall with spraying polyurea for repeated blast resistance

H Zhu, X Luo, C Ji, X Wang, Y Wang, C Zhao, L Zhang - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
As one of the main components of a building, the collapse of masonry walls under blast load
and the ejection of debris were essential factors that caused injured and damage to internal …