Blast Design Advances
Blast Design Advances
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I am planning on learning blast design during the next few months and will hopefully attend a one week seminar on TM 5-1300 next month. My question, addressed to the blast design engineers who visit this site (if there are any), is considering that TM 5-1300 was last updated in 1990, what is the current state of the art for blast design? With the advent of 3d non-linear dynamic finite element programs, it seems to me that yield line theory is becoming outdated. Any thoughts?
Also, does anyone know what document is referenced for the planning/design of embassies?
Also, does anyone know what document is referenced for the planning/design of embassies?






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The main references are there.
Things haven't really changed much since 1990 except that more people are interested in the subject now.
You could also have a look at www.electronic-calculus.com for some design software.
Come back if you wanted some more references.
Cheers.
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I raise one concern: If any entity is doing design for a government agency, that agency will provide criteria and proper documents to the designer. As a responsible engineer, I am very reluctant to supply any information on this forum regarding this matter given the times we live in.
Am I correct? This is only my humble opinion. I like to hear your input on this matter.
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It is sad but true! Every so often I see a question that makes me wonder about the possibility of using the answer for illegal or harmful uses. A few years ago I wouldn't have given it a second thought.
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it is really useful
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Information about the seminar can be found at www.BakerRisk.com
Click on "courses & training."