Table of Contents

PART 1 INTRODUCTION
Blast threats and blast loading, D. Weggel, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Introduction. Basics of high explosives. Some important explosive properties and physical forms. A generic explosive device. Blast waves in free air. Blast loading categories. Blast-induced load types and load cases. Threat assessment for design. Simplified blast load computation. Numerical examples of simplified blast load computation. Additional resources. References.
Standards and specifications for composite blast protection materials, M. Chalk, Solent Composite Systems Ltd, UK
Introduction. Why do we want standards? Who is responsible for applying standards? How should we interpret standards? What is relevant for standards for composite blast protection products? When will composite blast protection standards be used? Where can standards be applied for the use of composites? The future for standards and specifications for composite blast protection. Conclusion. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Processing polymer matrix composites for blast protection, H. Tan and K.M Pillai, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Introduction. Liquid composite molding (LCM). Modeling of the mold-filling stage in liquid composite molding. Permeability measurement of liquid composite molding. Summary. References.
High energy absorbing composite materials for blast resistant design, M. Yang, University of Texas and P Qiao, Washington State University, USA
Introduction. Advanced and new materials for impact and energy absorption. Design philosophy for blast protection. Case studies of blast absorbing materials. Summary and concluding remarks. References.
Modelling the blast response of hybrid laminated composite plates, A.E. Bogdanovich, 3TEX, Inc., USA
Introduction. Synopsis of 3D mosaic analysis approach. Numerical simulations of a structural response for blast loading: input. Formulation of the 3D dynamic boundary value problem. Numerical results of the blast response for the four panels. Comparison of the blast response characteristics for the four panels. Comparison of the blast response characteristics for a longer time interval. Effect of internal material damping. Comparisons of theoretical and experimental results. Summary and conclusions. Acknowledgements. References.
Response of composite panels to blast wave pressure loadings, K. Lee, Old Dominion University and S.W. Lee, University of Maryland, USA
Introduction. A comprehensive methodology for damage assessment. A simplified methodology for failure assessment. Numerical tests on flat laminated composite panels. Conclusions and future trends. References.
PART 2 APPLICATIONS
Ceramic matrix composites for ballistic protection of vehicles and personnel, J.J. Schuldies, Industrial Ceramic Technology Inc., and R.Nageswaran, SMAHT Ceramics Inc., USA
Introduction. Technology overview. Technology approach for improved ballistic protection. Impact of improved ceramic composites for ballistic protection. References.
Using composites to protect military vehicles from mine blasts, M. French and A. Wright, QinetiQ, UK
Introduction. Occupant injury mechanisms. Integrated vehicle survivability. The use of composite materials in vehicles. Mine blast loading of composite vehicle structures. Conclusion. References.
Blast protection of buildings using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, P.A. Buchan and J.F. Chen, The University of Edinburgh, UK
Introduction. Consequences of an explosion. Assessing if a building requires protection from blast. General design guidance for blast protection of buildings. Retrofitting buildings for blast protection. Retrofitting buildings for blast protection using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Future developments and trends. Sources of further information and advice. Conclusions. References.
The use of composites in blast-resistant walls, L.A. Louca and A.S. Fallah, Imperial College London, UK
Introduction. Use of composites in strengthening applications. Use of composites in replacement applications. Use of composites in conjunction with metals. Concluding remarks. References.
Using composites to improve the blast resistance of columns in buildings, M.P. Rutner, Weidlinger Associates, Inc., USA
Introduction. Design specifications. Objectives. Simulation and experiment. Modeling. Results and discussion. Observed failure mechanisms. Mitigation of the failure mechanisms. Comparative investigation of performance and residual capacity of the load-bearing column. Establishing parameters affecting blast resistance of columns. Summary and conclusions. Acknowledgements. References.
Retrofitting using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) polymer composites for blast protection of buildings, G.S. Urgessa, George Mason University, USA
Introduction. Retrofitting structures for blast protection and the advantages of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite retrofits. The history of fiber-reinforced polymer composites as retrofits for out of plane loadings. Full scale blast testing of fiber-reinforced polymer retrofitted masonry walls. Fiber-reinforced polymer connection systems. Equivalent non-linear single degree of freedom model for fiber-reinforced polymer retrofitted structures. Resources for fiber-reinforced polymer composites. References.
Retrofitting to improve the blast response of concrete masonry walls, L. Moradi, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
Introduction. Types of concrete masonry walls. Resistance function approach. Effect of windows and doors. Response model development. Wall reaction forces. Discussions and recommendations. References.