Distribution of Cracks in an Anchored Cavern Under Blast Load Based on Cohesive Elements

To explore the distribution of cracks in anchored caverns under the blast load, cohesive elements with zero thickness were employed to simulate crack propagation through numerical analysis based on a similar model test. Furthermore, the crack propagation process in anchored caverns under top explosion was analysed and the distribution and mode of propagation of cracks in anchored caverns when a fracture with different dip angles was present in the vault were discussed. With the propagation of the explosive stress waves, cracks successively occur at the boundary of the anchored zone of the vault, arch foot, and floor of the anchored caverns. Tensile cracks are preliminarily found in rocks surrounding the caverns. In the case that a pre-fabricated fracture is present in the upper part of the vault, the number of cracks at the boundary of the anchored zone of the vault decreases, then increases with increasing dip angle of the pre-fabricated fracture. The fewest cracks at the boundary of the anchored zone occur if the dip angle of the pre-fabricated fracture is 45º. The wing cracks deflected to the vault are formed at the tip of the pre-fabricated fracture, around which tensile and shear cracks are synchronously present. Under top explosion, both the peak displacement and peak particle velocity in surrounding rocks of anchored caverns reach their maximum values at the vault, successively followed by the side wall and the floor. In addition, they show asymmetry with the difference of the dip angle of the pre-fabricated fracture; the vault displacement of anchored caverns is mainly attributed to the formation of tensile cracks at the boundary of the anchored zone generated due to tensile waves reflected from the free face of the vault. When a fracture is present in the vault, the peak displacement of the vault decreases while the residual displacement increases.

Analytical Investigation on non-linear dynamic analysis of reinforced concrete building subjected to blast loading

The blast explosion causes catastrophic failure of structure both externally and internally. In this work the analytical investigation is carried out on the blast performance of the reinforced concrete building frame. Reinforced concrete building connection is vital in the Moment Resistant Frames (MRF) and they play a vital role under constant blast load. It is important to design the building for blast loading since they are subjected to large displacements. The non-linear dynamic behavior of the building by time history analysis method is performed by using SAP2000 finite element stimulation software. Blast load is idealized as the triangular pulse for single degree of freedom system and the effect of the blast load at a different standoff distances on the building element is examined. The analytical method could predict the overall flexural, non-linear shear behavior and ductile response of the building at different modes. The results of the stimulations for various failure conditions such as maximum displacement, maximum base shear and spectral acceleration as per IS 1893-2016 for non-linear dynamic responses are investigated in this study.

Field Performance and Rapid Repair Method of an Airfield Pavement under the Blast Load of Cluster Bomb Unit

This paper discusses a field test of airfield pavement under cluster bomb unit (CBU) blast load and a study of repair method upon the examination of the damage geometry. Cluster bomb unit blast load shows a similar level to that of a typically known air-to-ground munition, and the penetration depth was calculated using empirical formulae with terminal velocity during a free fall following an explosion and dispersion 20km above the ground. Based on the calculations, the field test was executed assuming a cluster bomb unit penetration depth of 33cm for concrete pavement surface. The concrete slab on the test site was casted in a circular shape at the field and then cured. This slab was an unreinforced concrete structure with a similar compressive strength and thickness as that of airfield pavement currently in use. The test reflected the cluster munition penetration depth of 33cm, and the concrete slab was drilled in the center and explosive with a weight resembling that of the cluster munition installed. As results of the blast test show a damage to the pavement expanded the crater to a depth of 78cm, down to the crushed stone layer and with a diameter of 30cm. The concrete fragmentation requiring removal was of about 156cm in radius on average. The 7 tensile cracks across the pavement were not so heavily damaged to require removal. Cutting and removing the crushed concrete slab with dimension of 1.8m × 1.8m, compacting the disturbed crushed stone layer and repairing the concrete slab section using ultra-rapid hardening concrete are reviewed the appropriate repair method based on the above results.

Blast Loading and Its Effects on Building

Terrorist assaults have become more common in recent years. Their main purpose is to destroy important structures such as areas of defense, hospitals, schools, buildings. Due to the explosion, high pressure is generated and the blast time is also very short, but it can damage the structure from outside and inside. Which can cause a lot of damage to human life. There has an influence on the nation's economy. Like the earthquake and wind load, the blast load should also be designed, keeping in mind the important structures that have to be avoided from the explosion. In this research paper, six story R.C.C. Structures exposed to explosion loads are analyzed. We study the effect on the building by changing the weight of the explosive and the distance between the explosion source and the building. The IS 4991-1968 code has been used to calculate the parameters of the explosion pressure waves. The program ETabs 2019 has been used to analyze the effect of blast load. The structure has been modified by providing shear walls to reduce excessive displacement due to blast loading on the building. The results of the analysis are compared after adding the shear wall with the general building model. The result was that after the addition of the shear wall, the effect of blast loading is greatly reduced. Keywords: Blast phenomena, Standoff distance, detonation charge weight (TNT), Front face pressure, Side face pressure, ETABS, RCC, Blast waves, explosive effects, Story Displacement, Storey Drift, Overturning Moment, Shear wall.

STABILITAS PELAT ORTHOTROPIK AKIBAT BEBAN LEDAKAN FRIEDLANDER DAN BEBAN IN-PLANE

Slab behavior due to static and dynamic load needs to be considered when designing a slab. Friedlander is one of the examples of dynamic loads. This dynamic load can give different responses on slab. This research discusses about orthotropic plate on Pasternak foundation with fixed boundary condition and in-plane and Friedlander load. Three phases on Friedlander load are positive phase, negative phase, and free vibration phase. This research is conducted to find out critical buckling load due to variation of Pasternak foundation parameters which is spring coefficient and shear coefficient. The system responses are deflection and bending moment due to variation of Pasternak foundation parameter, critical loading, position of loads, depth of soil, and duration of positive phase. Analysis is carried out using Modified Bolotin Method to obtain natural frequencies and mode shape of the system. Result of this research are displayed in graphics and tables. Based on the results, the maximum limit of the critical compressive load is 77% of the critical load used. The increasing of soil coefficient, the greater the deflection that occurs. The position of the load that is close to the center of the span will make the deflection even greater. The deflection that occurs is greater when the depth of the soil increases and the duration of the blast load is getting longer. The greater the thickness of the plate, the smaller the deflection. Keywords : Modified Bolotin Method, Friedlander blast load, plate deflection, critical load, Pasternak FoundationAbstrakPerilaku pelat akibat adanya beban statik dan beban dinamik perlu menjadi pertimbangan pada saat mendesain pelat. Salah satu contoh beban dinamik adalah beban ledakan setempat (Friedlander). Beban dinamik dapat memberikan respon yang beragam pada pelat. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai pelat orthotropik di atas pondasi Pasternak dengan kondisi jepit dengan beban in-plane dan beban ledakan setempat (Friedlander). Beban ledakan setempat (Friedlander) dianalisis dalam tiga fase yaitu fase positif, fase negatif, dan fase getaran bebas. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui beban tekuk kritis akibat variasi koefisien pondasi Pasternak yaitu koefisien pegas dan koefisien geser. Respons sistem yang diamati adalah lendutan dan momen yang dihasilkan akibat adanya variasi terhadap parameter pondasi Pasternak, besaran beban kritis, posisi beban, kedalaman tanah, dan durasi fase positif beban. Analisis dilakukan dengan Modified Bolotin Method untuk mendapatkan frekuensi alami dan ragam getar yang terjadi. Hasil analisis akan dibandingkan dalam bentuk grafik dan tabel. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, batas maksimum beban tekan kritis adalah 77% dari beban kritis yang digunakan. Koefisien tanah yang semakin besar akan membuat lendutan yang terjadi semakin besar. Posisi beban yang mendekati tengah bentang akan membuat lendutan semakin besar. Lendutan yang terjadi semakin besar apabila kedalaman tanah semakin meningkat dan durasi beban ledakan yang semakin lama. Apabila semakin besar tebal pelat maka lendutan yang terjadi semakin kecil.