Publication: Strength degradation of concrete wall subjected to blast loading
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2008-04-01
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Taufik, Fazmilia Fazlin
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This report contains the simulation works of concrete wall models, modeled using Abaqus Finite Element Software. The simulation process was carried out via Abaqus/Eplicit as the models were applied with blast loading or pressure pulse which exerts dynamic response. Detailed understanding of explosive loads or pressure pulse. the behaviour of concrete and its physical properties are equally important as a preparation before the modeling process starts. The aim being to study the effects of varying thickness of the wall, density of concrete and also intensity of pressure applied. The simulation was done onto fixed ended and also simply supported concrete walls or plate. In this project, defining the effects of the above mentioned parameters upon impact of the blast was successful and the understanding of it through comparing the models, makes it possible to later identify areas where improvements could be made in the design of concrete walls to resist blast louds.