Explosive Loading of Engineering Structures (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780419169307)

This book reviews the development of research into the explosive loading of structures, mainly since the beginning of the twentieth century. Major contributions in the fields of measurement, analysis and prediction are discussed. Dynamic loading from conventional high explosives is examined, as well as the effects of liquid propellant, dust, gas, vapour, and fuel/air explosions. Subjects include blast in tunnels, underground and underwater explosions, pressure measurement and blast stimulation. Explosive effects on civil buildings, civil bridges, aircraft and ships are summarized, including the estimation of residual strength. The concluding passages refer to structural safety and reliability.

Author: P. S. Bulson
ISBN-10: 041916930X
ISBN-13: 9780419169307
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 07/24/1997
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.66h x 6.18w x 0.66d