SUPPRESSIVE SHIELDS STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS HANDBOOK

摘要

Procedures for the design, analysis, quality control, and economic analysis of suppressive shields are given. A suppressive shield is a vented steel structure designed to resist the effects of accidental explosions. Eight groups of shields are discussed. The factors necessary for the correct selection and modification of an existing safety approved suppressive shield or the design of a new shield are presented. Explosive environments, fragmentation, fragment penetration, fireball, thermal environment, dynamic material properties and structural ductility are explained. A simplified method of structural dynamic analysis of new designs, including structural details, is discussed. Illustrative examples are presented to assist in any new design. Drawings and design data for all safety approved suppressive shields are included. (Author)