Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation conducted in Woomera, South Australia in May 2004 on the blast-resistance of concrete panels made of ultrahigh-strength concrete (UHSC) material. A special ...

Abstract: The main function of a façade system is to provide comfort and protection to occupants inside the building. Glass façades are susceptible to severe damage due to their direct exposure to extreme loading conditions, such ...

Abstract: Prefabricated modular structures are increasingly becoming popular as a strategy that can be used to achieve cost-effective and speedy construction. However, there is an absence of detailed engineering research and case ...

Abstract: The main function of a building façade system is to provide comfort and protection to interior building spaces. In a blast event, façade components become the weakest part of a building and the blast-induced shock wave may ...

Abstract: Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is widely used in building construction. Due to its inherent brittleness, MDF is typically employed in nonstructural components such as partition walls. Many structures found in nature are ...