Blast Protection of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review
Citations Over TimeTop 10% of 2016 papers
Abstract
The recent rise of terrorist attacks has reinforced the need for mitigation of damage caused by blast loading on unreinforced masonry walls. The primary goal of the techniques is to prevent the loss of life while simultaneously preserving the integrity of the structure. This paper presents a compilation of recently available literature on blast protection of unreinforced masonry walls. It seeks to present the state of the art in this field, including mitigation techniques considered as well as testing methods selected. Fiber reinforced polymers and polyurea are the two dominant retrofitting techniques being assessed in the field. Other techniques include but are not limited to polyurethane, steel sheets, and aluminum foam. Since there is no widely implemented standard for blast loading test procedures, direct comparisons between the efficiencies of the mitigation techniques proposed are not always feasible. Although fragmentation is an indicator of the efficiency of retrofits, it is currently measured by subjective observation of postblast debris.
Related Papers
- → Strengthening/Retrofitting Techniques on Unreinforced Masonry Structure/Element Subjected to Seismic Loads: A Literature Review(2018)93 cited
- → Effect of retrofitting on the structural factors for seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry structures: a review(2019)22 cited
- → Assessment Method for Combined Structural and Energy Retrofitting in Masonry Buildings(2017)43 cited
- → Seismic Retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings – A Literature Review(2005)36 cited
- → Behaviour of in-plane loaded masonry panels(2018)10 cited