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G.K. Schleyer

Abstract

A new test rig has been developed at the University of Liverpool Impact Research Centre for studying pulse pressure loading and response of a wide range of structures and materials. The versatility of the test rig to simulate different loading conditions and capability to generate controlled, repeatable pulse shapes is discussed. The test facility can be used to study both the fundamental and design aspects of blast loading effects on structures. A brief description of current projects using the test rig is also given. 1 Introduction Structural loading and response arising from an explosion is relevant to a wide range of problems in, for example, the offshore, defence and transport industries, naval architecture, buildings, chemical and petrochemical pr

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