In-Structure Shock of Surface Structures: A Theoretical Approach
Metal foam cladding emerges as a promising measure for structure protection against close range blast. With proper cladding design, a considerable amount of energy can be absorbed while the load transmitted to the protected structure can be lowered to a controllable level, leading to less damage of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Shock and Vibration |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/741986 |
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| Summary: | Metal foam cladding emerges as a promising measure for structure protection against close range blast. With proper cladding design, a considerable amount of energy can be absorbed while the load transmitted to the protected structure can be lowered to a controllable level, leading to less damage of the protected structure. However, it is not clear whether the in-structure shock can be mitigated by attaching foam cladding. The present study theoretically investigates the response of a structural member subjected to a close range blast, for both scenarios with and without attaching foam cladding. Subsequently, shock response spectra are employed to assess the in-structure shock of both situations. It is found that applying foam cladding does not effectively mitigate in-structure shock of surface structures. |
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| ISSN: | 1070-9622 1875-9203 |