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A Unique Design Approach for Retrofitting Existing Window Systems for Blast Loads
Designing structures to withstand blast loads can be complex and very costly. The complexity and cost can often be amplified when retrofitting existing buildings. As such, designing blast-resistant buildings often requires a series of compromises and innovative/creative design solutions to balance budget constraints, construction schedules, and architectural aesthetics while meeting the project specific blast criteria. This paper will describe a variety of unique and practical solutions used to retrofit an existing façade system. The design solutions presented complement the existing building design, simplify construction leading to a shortened construction schedule, and minimize the effect on the architectural design. Lastly, the paper will present a novel way to utilize fiber reinforced polymers that could be used in both blast and non-blast applications.
A Unique Design Approach for Retrofitting Existing Window Systems for Blast Loads
Designing structures to withstand blast loads can be complex and very costly. The complexity and cost can often be amplified when retrofitting existing buildings. As such, designing blast-resistant buildings often requires a series of compromises and innovative/creative design solutions to balance budget constraints, construction schedules, and architectural aesthetics while meeting the project specific blast criteria. This paper will describe a variety of unique and practical solutions used to retrofit an existing façade system. The design solutions presented complement the existing building design, simplify construction leading to a shortened construction schedule, and minimize the effect on the architectural design. Lastly, the paper will present a novel way to utilize fiber reinforced polymers that could be used in both blast and non-blast applications.
A Unique Design Approach for Retrofitting Existing Window Systems for Blast Loads
Petruzzi, Brian (author) / Allen, Amy (author) / Van Eepoel, Peggy (author)
Structures Congress 2018 ; 2018 ; Fort Worth, Texas
Structures Congress 2018 ; 447-456
2018-04-17
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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