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Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities

Abstract

  • 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.

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Front Matter
i–x
    Chapter 1:
    Introduction
    1–5
      Chapter 2:
      General Considerations
      6–11
        Chapter 3:
        Determination of Loads
        12–33
          Chapter 4:
          Types of Construction
          34–47
            Chapter 5:
            Dynamic Material Strength and Response Criteria
            48–71
              Chapter 6:
              Dynamic Analysis Methods
              72–99
                Chapter 7:
                Design Procedures
                100–119
                  Chapter 8:
                  Typical Details
                  120–126
                    Chapter 9:
                    Ancillary and Architectural Considerations
                    127–134
                      Chapter 10:
                      Evaluation and Upgrade of Existing Buildings
                      135–163
                        Chapter 11:
                        Shear Wall Building Design Example
                        164–221
                          Chapter 12:
                          Metal Building Design Example
                          222–262
                            Chapter 13:
                            Masonry Retrofit Design Example
                            263–275
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                              Back Matter
                              276–286
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                                References
                                287–296
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                                  Index
                                  297–300