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Modelling Blast Effects on a Reinforced Concrete Bridge
Joint Authors
Andreou, Markellos
Kotsoglou, Anastasios
Pantazopoulou, Stavroula
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The detailed investigation of blast phenomena and their catastrophic effects on existing structures are the main objectives of the present paper.
It is well known that blast phenomena may be characterized by significant complexity, often involving complicated wave propagation effects as well as distinguishable material behaviors.
Considering the above and in an attempt to provide a simplified modelling approach for the simulation of blast effects, a novel procedure is presented herein based on well-established methodologies and common engineering practices.
In the above framework, firstly, the “predominant” deformation shape of the structure is estimated based on elastic finite element simulations under blast loads and then the structural response of the system is evaluated as a result of common computational beam-element tools such as displacement-based pushover analysis.
The proposed methodology provides an immediate first estimation of the structural behavior under blast loads, based on familiar engineering procedures.
A two-span reinforced concrete bridge was thoroughly investigated and the results provide insightful information regarding the damage patterns and localization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Andreou, Markellos& Kotsoglou, Anastasios& Pantazopoulou, Stavroula. 2016. Modelling Blast Effects on a Reinforced Concrete Bridge. Advances in Civil Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Andreou, Markellos…[et al.]. Modelling Blast Effects on a Reinforced Concrete Bridge. Advances in Civil Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Andreou, Markellos& Kotsoglou, Anastasios& Pantazopoulou, Stavroula. Modelling Blast Effects on a Reinforced Concrete Bridge. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1094855
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1094855