Chapter
Probabilistic risk assessment of masonry buildings exposed to improvised explosive devices
Abstract
Trends in the use of improvised explosive devices against civilian buildings pose a significant challenge to the professionals entrusted with the design of protective measures for blast risk mitigation. The use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) against civilian targets has been increasing at an alarming rate. Based on the Global Terrorism Database published by Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, the number of incidents worldwide …
Authors
Campidelli M; El-Dakhakhni WW; Tait MJ; Mekky W
Book title
Brick and Block Masonry
Pagination
pp. 959-966
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
DOI
10.1201/b21889-120