Advancements in Analysis and Design of Protective Structures against Extreme Loadings

Rising of terrorist bombing threats and industrial explosion accidents highlight the necessity and importance of structural protections against intentional and accidental loadings such as blast and impact. Consequences of such extreme loading conditions have been found to be catastrophic with massive personnel injuries and fatalities, economic loss, and immeasurable social disruption in their wake. It is therefore imperative to enlighten design of modern structures with consideration of protections against such extreme loadings.