a history of research and a review of recent developments /
P.S. Bulson.
1st ed.
New York :
E & FN Spon,
1997.
1 online resource (xxxi, 236 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Chapter 1 The nature of explosions -- chapter 2 The detonation of explosive charges -- chapter 3 Propellant, dust, gas and vapour -- chapter 4 Structural loading from distant explosions -- chapter 5 Structural loading from local explosions -- chapter 6 Pressure measurement and blast simulation -- chapter 7 Penetration and fragmentation -- chapter 8 The effects of explosive loading -- chapter 9 Response, safety and evolution.
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This book reviews the development of research into the explosive loading of structures, mainly since the beginning of the twentieth century. Major contributions in the fields of measurement, analysis and prediction are discussed.