Prediction of fragment size and ejection distance of masonry wall under blast load using homogenized masonry material properties

The fragment hazard resulting from a nearby explosion is a major concern in the design of structures which may be subjected to blast loads. This paper presents a predictive method based on the theories of continuum damage mechanics and mechanics of micro-crack development, and numerical simulation t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wang, M., Hao, Hong, Ding, Y., Li, Z.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Pergamon 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45564