This report provides general guidelines for the structural design of blastresistant petrochemical facilities, updating the 1997 original edition. View abstract product details document history asce 40265. General requirements for structural integrity are included in both asce 7. Handbook for blast resistant design of buildings ref. Blast resistant design of steel structures tennessee research. The upgrades were designed by protection engineering consultants pec and the cost estimates and construction drawings were developed by garner consulting group gcg. This webinar familiarizes engineers and architects with the methods for analysis, design, and construction of blastresistant buildings in asce 5911. Blast resistant design 27 referencesreferences design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities first edition 1997, second edition december 2010 asce task committee army tm 50, structures to resist the effects of accidental explosions, november 1990 asce manual no. Informational coverage is provided for osha requirements, design objectives, siting considerations, and load determination with references mentioned for more detailed information. Design of concrete masonry walls for blast loading tek 1421a structural 2014. Back to blast protection of buildings 5911 blast protection of buildings provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions.
Purpose this practice provides structural design criteria for blast resistant buildings. Buildings rigid to complete the blast resistant design of the building abc at the xyz company xyz facility in city, state. Brt structures blast resistant structures edmonton, ab. Unique single reference supports functional and costefficient designs of blast resistant buildings. Calculation of blast loads for application to structural components report eur 26456 en. Design of blastresistant buildings in petrochemical facilities task committee on blastresistant design of the petrochemical committee of the energy division of asce 2nd ed. Design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities, second edition william l. Designing the structures to be fully blast resistant is not an realistic and economical option, however current engineering and architectural knowledge can enhance. Though the makeup of the committee and the writing of this document are directed at petrochemical facilities, these guidelines are applicable to similar design situations in other industries.
Blast protection of buildings provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions. The standard includes principles for establishing appropriate threat parameters, levels of protection, loadings, analysis methodologies, materials, detailing, and test procedures. This paper presents a case study of the design of a blast retrofit for an existing building at a petrochemical refinery located in south texas. Compare calculated peak response to design response criteria. Asce design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities. Calculation of blast loads for application to structural. Pdf new building design considerations for petrochemical. This practice describes the minimum requirements for the design of permanent nontemporary blast resistant buildings including requirements for selection of structural systems, analysis methods, and design of ancillary items such as doors and openings. Use sdof analysis or other approach to determine component response 4. The asce task committee on blastresistant design this report was prepared to provide guidance in the blast resistant design of petrochemical facilities. Asce sei 710 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures asce sei 3714 design loads on structures during construction design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities task committee on blast resistant design of the petrochemical committee of the energy division of the american society of civil. Blast resistant buildings shield workers and critical assets from blast effects. Design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities task committee on blast resistant design of the petrochemical committee of the energy division asce this updated edition provides general guidelines for the structural design of blast resistant petrochemical facilities. Regardless, site personnel need protection from these hazards.
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This standard provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions. Introduction to blast resistant engineering blast resistant facades blast resistant structures strategies for incorporating blast requirements into building design agenda. Task committee on blastresistant design of the petrochemical committee of the. Blast resistant building design with finite element analysis.
Design specifications, code requirements, progressive collapse, seismic re. Design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities, second edition. In order to provide adequate protection to its occupants and important assets, buildings and structures must be properly analyzed, designed, and constructed to resist blast loads. I have examined the final electronic copy of this thesis for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science, with a major in civil engineering. Building design guidance 3 building design guidance 31 this chapter addresses explosive blast and cbr concerns from terrorist attacks, highlighting mitigation measures that may be applied to building elements, including architectural, structural, and building envelope systems. About asce about civil engineering newsroom vendor search asce library asce foundation civil engineering magazine. Ambico limited section 08 39 53 and 08393 blast resistant steel window frame assemblies page 2. As the demand for blast resistant buildings continues to grow, readers can turn to the handbook for blast resistant design of buildings, a unique single source of information, to support competent. Design of blastresistant buildings in petrochemical. American society of civil engineers design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities.
Blast resistant building components to analyze blast resistant building design, it is essential to examine key physical. Ascedesign of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities. The source of these explosions can be accidental or malevolent. In this post, we highlight finite element analysis, and its application in the design of blast resistant buildings. I am submitting herewith a thesis written by sarah beth janney entitled blast resistant design of steel structures. Tiger is the only rental solution that provides blast rated windows as a standard in all blast resistant building sizes. Design of blastresistant buildings in petrochemical facilities asce. Antiterrorism blast design for building engineers january 2017 doug heinze, pe, leed ap. This practice also contains design criteria for nonstructural items e. American societyofcivilengineers asce americansociety 0fcivil engineers 1801 alexanderbelldrive reston,virginia201914400.
Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures 2010 as well as the aci 318. Now theres a single reference to which architects, designers, and engineers can turn for guidance on all the key elements of the design of blast resistant buildings that satisfy the new asce standard for blast protection of buildings as well as other asce, aci, and aisc codes. Bombings of this nature are most likely to occur with structures in locations such as city centers, where a protected perimeter is not possible. Asce design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities read book online for free. There has to be a balance between the means to provide the necessary resistance and the architectural and functional goals of the facility. The purpose of this asce report is to provide a guide to design engineers and others in the petrochemical industry involved in the design of new blast resistant buildings and in evaluating existing buildings for blast. Blast resistant design is applicable for buildings with high risks of terrorist attack such as. These closein blast detonations are referred to as nearfield events. Featured products office space, lunch rooms, lavatories and tool cribs built to 8 psi blasts mean your job site will have all required amenities safely nearby. More detailed coverage is provided for types of construction, dynamic material strengths, allowable.
Blast retrofit of a rc frame building in a petrochemical facility a. Blast retrofit of a rc frame building in a petrochemical. Design guidance for blastresistant glazing article pdf available in journal of architectural engineering 2. Task committee on blast resistant design of the petrochemical committee paul summers and guzhao li, members, design of blastresistant buildings in petrochemical facilities 2nd ed. Blast resistant design guidance is available in specialized building design standards, handbooks, and guidance documents such as asce 5911 blast protection of buildings, ufc 401001 dod minimum antiterrorist standards for buildings, the compilation text entitled handbook for blast resistant design of buildings, and fema 427 primer for design. Some of the most frequently used design guides and cri. Blast design requirements for building systems duration. All participants receive the books blast protection of buildings asce sei 5911 and design of blast resistant buildings in petrochemical facilities, 2nd edition, and. Guidelines for design of protective structures subjected to. Asce 5911 blast protection of buildings blastresistant. Prepared by the task committee on blastresistant design of the petrochemical committee of the energy division of asce. Paper 106 design of blast resistant buildings in an lng processing plant. Newmark was born in plainfield, new jersey, on september 22, 1910, to abraham s. Pdf buildings in petrochemical facilities should be designed to sustain blast loading from.