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Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Task Committee on Blast-Resistant Design of the Petrochemical Committee of the Energy Division, American Society of Civil Engineers
Contributor:
Society of Civil Engineers. Task Committee on Blast Resistant Design.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Petroleum refineries--Design and construction.
Petroleum refineries.
Petroleum refineries--Fires and fire prevention.
Explosions.
Buildings--Blast effects.
Buildings.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (311 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Place of Publication:
Reston, Va. : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2010.
Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 2010, c2011
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Prepared by the Task Committee on Blast-Resistant Design of the Petrochemical Committee of the Energy Division of ASCE. This report provides general guidelines for the structural design of blast-resistant petrochemical facilities, updating the 1997 original edition. Information is provided regarding U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, design objectives, siting considerations, and load determination. References cite sources of detailed information. Detailed coverage is included for types of construction, dynamic material strengths, allowable response criteria, analysis methods, and design procedures. Typical details and ancillary considerations, such as doors and windows, are also included. A how-to discussion on the upgrade of existing buildings is provided for older facilities which may not meet current needs. Three example calculations are included to illustrate design procedures. This report will be of interest to structural and petrochemical engineers involved in the design and construction of petrochemical facilities.
Contents:
Introduction; General Considerations; Determination of Loads; Types of Construction; Dynamic Material Strength and Response Criteria; Dynamic Analysis Methods; Design Procedures; Typical Details; Ancillary and Architectural Considerations; Evaluation and Upgrade of Existing Buildings; Shear Wall Building Design Example; Metal Building Design Example; Masonry Retrofit Design Example; Back Matter; References; Index
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-296) and index.
Print version record.
ISBN:
0-7844-7430-3
OCLC:
769188998

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