Blast-Damaged Concrete Structures in Beirut
by Bilal S. Hamad, American Univ of Beirut, New York City, United States,Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Part of: Structural Engineering in Natural Hazards Mitigation
Abstract:
This paper describes the effect of blasting loads on structural members. It identifies predominant structural systems in war-damaged zones of Beirut and to explain typical damage mechanisms. It reviews methods and techniques for evaluation and repair of blast-damaged reinforced concrete structures.
Subject Headings: Concrete structures | Blasting effects | Reinforced concrete | Concrete | Concrete beams | Concrete frames | Structure reinforcement | Concrete columns | Lebanon | Middle East | Asia
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