Research Article

A Stepwise Risk Assessment for Explosion Events considering Probability Distribution of Explosion Load Parameters

Table 6

The influence of peak overpressure.

Peak overpressure (MPa)Description of damageCriteria

0.001Crack in glassNegligible
0.003Shattering of glass

0.01Repairable damage to equipment and structural memberALARP region
0.02Minor damage to steel frame

0.03Major damage to equipment and structural memberDangerous
0.17Severely damaged or demolished