Study on the Performance of Blast Wave Absorber Panel in Protecting Buildings and Facilities

The retrofitting plan is effective when, in addition to being cost-effective, it minimizes casualties, reduces infrastructure damage, and limits the extent and scope of damages as much as possible. The design and construction of most explosion-resistant barriers in all types of structures are not optimal due to the high cost on the one hand and the low probability of explosion during the life of the structure on the other hand. In this research, the proposal of using the combined method of restraining net along with the blast wave absorber panel as a new model in protecting the building against external explosions has been studied. The rocket is restrained at a certain distance from the main structure by a resistant net and the panel absorbs the wave caused by the explosion. By conducting studies and experiments on various absorbent materials, the selected panel was introduced and its behavior against threats at different distances was evaluated numerically and in the field. The results of the simulations were in good agreement with the field tests, which can be generalized for different amounts of charge.