Estimating safe scaled distances for columns subjected to blast

This paper is concerned with determining the minimum stand-off distance required to prevent column failures in reinforced concrete framed buildings. This is of interest because column failures can initiate progressive collapse resulting in mass casualties. A technique is developed to determine the c...

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Main Authors: Byfield, M.P (Author), Paramasivam, S. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-03-01.
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