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Reliability-based load factors for blast design1
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Reliability-based load factors for blast design1

Abstract

In this study the concepts of reliability are used to derive blast load factors. First, some objective criteria are proposed for the proper interpretation of pressure data gathered in arena tests. These criteria are applied to the pressure–time histories recorded during field tests involving live explosive detonated in contact with the ground. Three major shock wavefront parameters, including peak pressure, impulse, and positive phase duration …

Authors

Campidelli M; Razaqpur AG; Foo S

Journal

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 40, No. 5, pp. 461–474

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Publication Date

May 2013

DOI

10.1139/cjce-2011-0411

ISSN

0315-1468

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