Blast Resistant Design AI
AI design of buildings and glazing for blast resistance.
Definition
Blast Resistant Design AI designs buildings to resist blast loads from explosions. It analyzes standoff distances, specifies blast-resistant glazing and walls, and designs protective measures to safeguard occupants in government, military, and high-security buildings.
In Depth
Blast-resistant design for government buildings, embassies, and critical infrastructure follows the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and GSA security standards. AI assists with the complex dynamic analysis required for progressive collapse resistance, facade glazing response to blast loading, and structural hardening to achieve the required level of protection.
The glazing analysis is particularly critical because blast injuries are predominantly caused by flying glass fragments. AI evaluates glazing systems against blast loading criteria — calculating the dynamic response of the glass panel, the retention capacity of the framing, and the fragment hazard level inside the building. This analysis determines whether laminated glass, blast-resistant film, or structural glazing systems are required for each facade zone based on the standoff distance and threat level.
Examples
Designing blast-resistant glazing
Analyzing standoff distances
Specifying protective walls
Nomic Use Cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blast Resistant Design AI designs buildings to resist blast loads from explosions. It analyzes standoff distances, specifies blast-resistant glazing and walls, and designs protective measures to safeguard occupants in government, military, and high-security buildings.
Designing blast-resistant glazing. Analyzing standoff distances. Specifying protective walls.
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