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A series of ten full-scale concrete panels were tested with blast loads generated from a shock tube. Specimens had a range of panel thicknesses, span lengths, flexural reinforcement ratios, and shear stirrup spacing. All panels had simple bearing connections without in-plane restraint. Panels were tested multiple times to define support rotations at which different levels of damage occurred. The experimental data demonstrated that the members’ material and geometric properties altered the onset of various levels of damage. Panels remained substantially intact at observed support rotations that exceeded the prescribed crushing and failure limits defined for the panels tested.
As the biofuels industry continues to expand in support of global decarbonization mandates and objectives, facility owners and developers are being challenged to balance production efficiency, operational reliability, and personnel safety.
As high hazard facilities, biofuels sites should focus on developing a fire protections strategy informed by performance-based analysis so strategies implemented meet the unique challenges found at each facility.
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