Blast Protection of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review
The recent rise of terrorist attacks has reinforced the need for mitigation of damage caused by blast loading on unreinforced masonry walls. The primary goal of the techniques is to prevent the loss of life while simultaneously preserving the integrity of the structure. This paper presents a compila...
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| description | The recent rise of terrorist attacks has reinforced the need for mitigation of damage caused by blast loading on unreinforced masonry walls. The primary goal of the techniques is to prevent the loss of life while simultaneously preserving the integrity of the structure. This paper presents a compilation of recently available literature on blast protection of unreinforced masonry walls. It seeks to present the state of the art in this field, including mitigation techniques considered as well as testing methods selected. Fiber reinforced polymers and polyurea are the two dominant retrofitting techniques being assessed in the field. Other techniques include but are not limited to polyurethane, steel sheets, and aluminum foam. Since there is no widely implemented standard for blast loading test procedures, direct comparisons between the efficiencies of the mitigation techniques proposed are not always feasible. Although fragmentation is an indicator of the efficiency of retrofits, it is currently measured by subjective observation of postblast debris. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7812942e5ab040ea9b7cb369ae5651842025-02-03T01:25:59ZengWileyAdvances in Civil Engineering1687-80861687-80942016-01-01201610.1155/2016/89584298958429Blast Protection of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: A State-of-the-Art ReviewLucas Lantz0Joshua Maynez1Wesley Cook2Claudia Mara Dias Wilson3Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Pl., Socorro, NM 87801, USACivil and Environmental Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Pl., Socorro, NM 87801, USACivil and Environmental Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Pl., Socorro, NM 87801, USACivil and Environmental Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Pl., Socorro, NM 87801, USAThe recent rise of terrorist attacks has reinforced the need for mitigation of damage caused by blast loading on unreinforced masonry walls. The primary goal of the techniques is to prevent the loss of life while simultaneously preserving the integrity of the structure. This paper presents a compilation of recently available literature on blast protection of unreinforced masonry walls. It seeks to present the state of the art in this field, including mitigation techniques considered as well as testing methods selected. Fiber reinforced polymers and polyurea are the two dominant retrofitting techniques being assessed in the field. Other techniques include but are not limited to polyurethane, steel sheets, and aluminum foam. Since there is no widely implemented standard for blast loading test procedures, direct comparisons between the efficiencies of the mitigation techniques proposed are not always feasible. Although fragmentation is an indicator of the efficiency of retrofits, it is currently measured by subjective observation of postblast debris.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8958429 |
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