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Blast analysis in the urban environment

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An overview of blast analysis tools, demonstrating where and when they are valid.

Protective building design requires a detailed understanding of blast loads and explosion damage mechanics. Many blast analysis tools are based on a combination of empirical data, analytical approximations and scaling rules which are not always accurate for explosive events in complex urban environments.

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Nick Misselbrook is an Associate Principal and Office Director for Thornton Tomasetti Defence Ltd.

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The Technical Lecture Series is supported by Trimble.

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00:54:10
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IStructE

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Structural Design Training Technical Lecture Series Video

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