Development of a lightweight mitigation system for severe explosions with small-scaled distances

The recent increase in the number of terrorism-related explosions requires extensive research efforts to minimize their significant socio-economic impacts. One key strategy is to protect vulnerable structures using mitigation systems to reduce the destructive effects of pressure waves associated with explosions. In this respect, the current study develops a Bilayer Lightweight Arched Steel (BLASt) system that can be used as a stand-alone …