Research Article

Analysis Method for Reinforcing Circular Openings in Isotropic Homogeneous Plate-Like Structures Subjected to Blast Loading

Table 6

Blast pressure and impulse imposed upon test groups.

Test groupEquivalent TNT charge mass (kg)Range to target (m)Uniform peak pressure1 (kPa)Uniform impulse1 (kPa·msec)

TM-15005063.61592.54
TM-25005063.61592.54
TM-33504076.19614.05
TM-43504076.19614.05
TM-54506539.59409.96
TM-64506539.59409.96
TM-72756034.82382.45
TM-82756034.82382.45

1Reflecting surface set equal to the target surface to account for clearing effects.