ACI SP-281:2011 PDF Download

ACI SP-281:2011 is a publication that includes 15 papers presented at the ACI Fall 2010 Convention. The papers focus on the behavior of concrete structures subjected to blast and impact loading. The engineers discuss their approaches to predicting the response of structures under these extreme conditions, using both experimental and analytical methods. The analytical techniques utilized range from single-degree-of-freedom modeling to highly nonlinear transient dynamic finite element simulations and coupled Lagrangian-Eulerian simulations.

The papers in this publication cover a wide range of topics, including the design and evaluation of new and existing structures, techniques for strengthening existing structures, and the effects of high-strength materials on blast response. Other topics include shock tube simulation of blast loading, vehicular impact loading and barrier design, and the dynamic compressive toughness of high strength fiber reinforced concrete.