Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the response of plain concrete (PC) and reinforced concrete (RC) slabs subjected to contact explosion effects of 500-g TNT. A finite element model was ...

Abstract: Threats involving terrorist attacks using large amounts of explosives are less likely due to the complexity of acquiring them without alerting security agencies. A plausible threat tactic is to detonate small quantities ...

Abstract: Accidental or premeditated explosions have detrimental effects on the infrastructure near the center of explosion and pose major threats to human life. Thus, research is currently underway to study the effects of explosions ...

Abstract: Compressive membrane action in bridge deck slabs has been shown to considerably increase the failure loads of such slabs. Thus, the reinforcing requirement can be reduced if a system is configured to ensure development of ...