Abstract
Explosion proof structures are designed to be very heavy and non-functional using conventional systems so that they can be resistant to blast effects. As a result, not only the emergence of non-economic structures, but also their operational performance decreases. To effectively mitigate these challenges, a substantial body of research has focused on the development and application of designs and materials specifically engineered to withstand explosive load impacts. In this study, the strength of steel plates under explosives with different energies was tested. Related tests were performed using Ls-Dyna finite element software. An experimental literature was used to calibrate the numerical model. When the results obtained as a result of the calibration were compared with the experimental data, a high level of agreement was obtained. The calibrated numerical model was subjected to burst loads by varying the panel thicknesses and its dynamic responses were simulated. The displacement values were analyzed by placing the explosives equidistant from the panel centers. By comparing the analysis results, explosive energies were compared. The most effective explosive types could be listed according to the amount of change that the evaluated explosives in the same amount caused on the panel surfaces. In line with these studies, information will be gained about what type of steel materials will be used against which type of explosives in areas that need to be protected in urban areas.
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