Blast and Ballistic Loading of Structures

This book brings together, in a concise format, the key elements of the loads produced from explosive sources, and how they interact with structures. Explosive sources include gas, high explosives, dust and nuclear materials.
It presents quantitative information and design methods in a useable form without recourse to extensive mathematical

List of contents

Introduction; Introduction to explosives; Blast waves and blast loading; Internal blast loading; Underwater explosions; Stress waves; Groundshock; Structural response: Principles; Structural response: Pressure-impulse diagrams; Structural response: Equivalent systems; Structural response: Incremental solution of equation of motion; Protection against ballistic attack; Buried structures; Protective design; Worked examples.

About the author

P. D. Smith is Senior Lecturer at Civil Engineering Group, Cranfield University, Royal Military College of Science.

J. G. Hetherington is Head of Design Group, Cranfield University, Royal Military College of Science.

Summary

This book brings together, in a concise format, the key elements of the loads produced from explosive sources, and how they interact with structures. Explosive sources include gas, high explosives, dust and nuclear materials. It presents quantitative information and design methods in a useable form without recourse to extensive mathematical

Product details

• Authors: John Hetherington, John Smith Hetherington, Peter Smith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367866877
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86687-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Mining Industry, Agribusiness and primary industries, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Explosives technology and pyrotechnics, Explosives technology & pyrotechnics