Parametric study of blast loads on structures

The detrimental effects of blast loads can lead to severe damage in buildings, causing the collapse of structural components. This study focuses on a parametric analysis of blast loads on a Reinforced Concrete (RC) structure in SAP2000 for analysis. The research aims to assess how blast pressure, base reaction, and deformation vary with changes in explosive mass and standoff distances. To determine blast reactions, non-linear time history analysis is conducted through 16 different cases, involving varying distances and explosive masses. The findings reveal that an increase in explosive mass and a decrease in standoff distance result in elevated blast pressure, rendering the structure more susceptible to performance deterioration.