Abstract: Past research has shown that blast-loaded steel stud walls exhibit a range of different failure mechanisms depending on the stud and track section properties, connection details, and sheathing characteristics. To date, few ...

Abstract: This research study examines the use of a precast concrete panel system for blast protection of facilities with exterior light gauge metal stud walls. The structural retrofit is designed for the specific case where internal ...

Abstract: To address the ever-increasing quantity of scrap tires produced in the United States, a study is conducted on the use of crumb rubber in concrete for enhancement of structures against blast effects. Crumb-rubber concrete ...

Abstract: To address the ever-increasing quantity of scrap tires produced in the United States, a study is conducted on the use of crumb rubber in concrete for use in structures against near-field blast and ballistic demands. Crumb ...

Abstract: Insulated precast concrete sandwich wall panels are commonly used for exterior cladding on building structures. The insulation is sandwiched between exterior and interior concrete layers to reduce the heating and cooling ...

Abstract: A research program was conducted to assess the capability of conventional non-load-bearing insulated precast concrete exterior wall panels to withstand blast loadings. Typical construction details from the tilt-up and ...