Finite Element Analysis of the Arquin-Designed CMU Wall Under a Dynamic (Blast) Load.

Lopez, C. ; Petti, J. P.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Loads (Forces);    Concrete masonry;    Walls;    Spacers;    Finite element analyses;   

RP-ID  :  DE2009947328

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

The Arquin Corporation designed a CMU (concrete masonry unit) wall construction and reinforcement technique that includes steel wire and polymer spacers that is intended to facilitate a faster and stronger wall construction. Since the construction method for an Arquin-designed wall is different from current wall construction practices, finite element computer analyses were performed to estimate the ability of the wall to withstand a hypothetical dynamic load, similar to that of a blast from a nearby explosion. The response of the Arquin wall was compared to the response of an idealized standard masonry wall exposed to the same dynamic load.