Title: Design Improvements from Structural Investigations

Author(s): Jared E. Brewe and W. Gene Corley

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 284

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 1-14

Keywords: blast loading, progressive collapse, failure investigation

DOI: 10.14359/51683798

Date: 3/1/2012

Abstract:
The Oklahoma City Bombing is used as a case study to demonstrate how structural damage investigations can lead to code changes and improvements in design. This paper describes the use of seismic detailing to improve blast resistance. Such detailing has been incorporated into the soon to be published ASCE/SEI Standard on Blast Protection of Buildings.