FRP Design Methodology and Applications for Blast and Impact-Resistant Structures-Blast Design Methodology for FRP Upgrades to Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Walls in the SBEDS Program (Recorded Presentation)

Blast Design Methodology for FRP Upgrades to Masonry and Reinforced Concrete Walls in the SBEDS Program (Recorded Presentation)

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Dr. Marlon Bazan, a structural engineer specializing in blast-resistant design, discussed a simplified design method for blast-loaded components, incorporating data from tests funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This approach, incorporated into the SVETS tool, is an Excel-based system focused on single-degree-of-freedom analysis technology for reinforced components, including concrete, steel, and masonry. Based on ACI 442R standards, the approach is geared towards accurately understanding and calculating the resistance function and stiffness, considering factors like flexure, shear, and ductility. Emphasis was placed on different FRP types (carbon, e-glass, aramid) and the impact of environmental conditions on FRP performance. The method was validated using shock tube tests. Dr. Bazan called for integrating new test data to refine and enhance the methodology, making it adaptable to a broader range of materials and construction scenarios. The discussion concluded with insights into the limitations and potential improvements of the approach.

Keywords

blast-resistant design

SVETS tool

FRP performance

single-degree-of-freedom

shock tube tests

ACI 442R standards