Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities

• Corporate Author: Society of Civil Engineers. Task Committee on Blast Resistant Design
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, Virginia American Society of Civil Engineers 2010
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Petroleum refineries > Design and construction; Petroleum refineries > Fires and fire prevention; Explosions > Fires and fire prevention; Buildings > Blast effects
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 This updated edition provides general guidelines in the structural design of blast resistant petrochemical facilities. Informational coverage is provided for OSHA requirements, design objectives, siting considerations, and load determination with references mentioned for more detailed information. More detailed coverage is provided for types of construction, dynamic material strengths, allowable response criteria, analysis methods, and design procedures. Typical details and ancillary considerations, such as doors and windows, are also included. A "how to" discussion on the upgrade of existing buildings is provided for older facilities which may not meet current needs. Three example calculations are included to illustrate design procedures.