BLAST TESTING OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE UNDER IMPULSIVE LOADING

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2017

Publisher

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Foreword
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Stone-OBL Blast Testing Site
3 Test Specimens
4 Open-Air Blast Testing Procedure
5 Test Results
6 Conclusions
Appendix A: Calculations and Drawings
Appendix B: VSL Stressing Protocols,
            Data, and Certification
Appendix C: Slab Inspection and Concrete
            Results
Appendix D: Instrumentation Calibration
            Certification
Appendix E: Test Results Documentation

Gives the background, test set-up information, and results for the open-air blast testing of eight simply supported, two-way, precast prestressed/post-tensioned concrete slabs with varying conventional reinforcement and prestressing/ post-tensioned levels.