The response of the original structure under the simulated blast loads is presented. A 3-D model was developed for this structure, which was originally designed for vertical loads only. In this research, detailed finite element analyses were performed using ABAQUS to assess the structural performance of an existing residential 4-storey, reinforced concrete structure under blast loading. Research efforts into improving current design practice makes it incumbent to undertake sophisticated numerical analysis with application to real 3-D structures to identify the structural elements that are most vulnerable and the means to improve their design and performance. Adoption of these design measures has been gaining momentum, increasing the awareness toward better understanding structural response under blast loads and adoption of existing and new mitigation techniques. Major building codes now adopt various measures to address design issues associated with potential blast loading that may result from terrorist attacks. Ismail 3ġEngineering Management Department, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaĢStructural Engineering Department, Zagazig University, Zagazig, EgyptģCivil Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia

Title: Response of A 3-D reinforced concrete structure to blast loadingĪuthor(s): Mostafa A.

International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences Response of A 3-D reinforced concrete structure to blast loading| Ismail | International journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES

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