Design of an expoosion protective concrete shield

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The current proposal focuses on investigating numerically the use of UHPC in blast-resistance structures in**collaboration with LEA consulting Ltd. The outcome of this research will be an optimized, slim design of**UHPC protective disposable panels to be used to cover zones with high blast hazard. The project will also**provide design charts for UHPC panels based on the expected TNT charge mass and corresponding standoff**distances.**The main focus of this research is to design an optimized, slim design of UHPC protective panel to be used to**cover zones with high blast hazard through a collaboration between LEA consulting Ltd and the Ryerson**academic research group led by Dr. Marzouk. In general, the existing concrete shields are thick, heavy in**weight, difficult to install, and expensive. The proposed design aims to overcome these drawbacks. Thus far,**there has been very little research published describing suitable analysis and design methods for UHPC panels**under blast loading conditions. For LEA consulting Ltd. in particular, the use of such new material in blast**resistant applications requires an advanced nonlinear numerical investigation focusing on the blast-resistant**and design guidelines for UHPC. This topic is in need to further investigation by skilled researchers in the field**of dynamic analysis, UHPC modeling, nonlinear finite element analysis, and optimization techniques.**UHPC exhibits exceptional mechanical, serviceability, and durability characteristics in comparison to its**traditional concrete counterparts. Such properties include ultra-compressive strength exceeding 150 MPa,**enhanced tensile strength, ductility, toughness, dimensional stability, durability, corrosion resistance and**abrasion resistance.