Blast–obstacle interaction is a complex, multi-faceted problem. Whilst engineering-level
tools exist for predicting blast parameters (eg peak pressure, impulse and loading duration) …

Urban blasts have become a significant concern in recent years. Whilst free-field blasts are
well understood, the introduction of an urban setting (or any complex geometry) gives rise to …

This work presents results from a numerical investigation on the influence of fluid-structure
interaction (FSI) on the dynamic response of thin steel plates subjected to blast loading. The …

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 …

This paper investigates the advantages and accuracy of a finite element simulation of a blast
loaded full-scale slab by validating the results with the corresponding field tests. For this …

Recent experimental work by the current authors has provided highly spatially and
temporally resolved measurements of the loading imparted to, and the subsequent dynamic …

This study evaluates the performance of a new shock tube facility used to produce blast
loading in controlled laboratory environments. The facility was found to generate a planar …

The main function of a multi-layer protective structure of a combatant ship is to prevent the
inner cabins from being destroyed by anti-ship weapons. The damage effect of these …

Numerical simulations of air blast loading in the near-field acting on deformable steel plates
have been performed and compared to experiments. Two types of air blast setups have …

Abstract The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has initiated a large research project
on a potential ferry-free coastal highway route E39 on the west coast of Norway. For the …