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Numerical Approximation of Blast Loads on Confined Dry-Stacked Masonry Wall

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  • Muhammad Ishfaq
  • Azmat Ullah
  • Awais Ahmed
  • Sarfraz Ali
  • Syed Muhmmad Ali
  • Marjan Uddin
  • Khan Shahzada

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This research intends to numerically study the out-of-plane behaviour of confined dry-stacked masonry (CDSM) walls against blast loading. CDSM is a mortarless interlocking masonry system consisting of Hydraform blocks laid in stretcher bond with reinforced concrete (RC) confining elements. A nonlinear numerical model is developed using advanced finite element hydrocode ANSYS-Autodyn to study the response of CDSM walls subjected to explosive loads. Four different test cases using a charge weight of 4 kg, 8 kg, 12 kg, and 16 kg of Wabox explosive are investigated numerically. The results obtained from numerical simulation are validated with the experimental tests results. The numerical results are found in good agreement with the experimental results. The ability of the numerical model is studied to correctly predict the pressure-time history in pressure gauges installed on walls and compared with experimental data. Peak incident overpressures obtained in these numerical tests ranged from 240 to 1000 kPa. Likewise, the damage patterns obtained from the numerical simulations are compared with available experimental results which show a satisfactory agreement. This study helps to check the response of CDSM structures against blast load which can be used for the construction of blast resisting design of buildings.

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  • Muhammad Ishfaq & Azmat Ullah & Awais Ahmed & Sarfraz Ali & Syed Muhmmad Ali & Marjan Uddin & Khan Shahzada, 2021. "Numerical Approximation of Blast Loads on Confined Dry-Stacked Masonry Wall," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi, vol. 2021, pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlmpe:2394931
    DOI: 10.1155/2021/2394931
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