Blast induced ground shock effects on pile foundations

• Main Authors: Jayasinghe, Laddu Bhagya, Thambiratnam, David P., Perera, Nimal J., Jayasooriya, J. H. A. R.
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering::Structures and design
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/98176; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/25658; http://www.waset.org/Publications/blast-induced-ground-shock-effects-on-pilefoundations/9912
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Due to increased number of terrorist attacks in recent years, loads induced by explosions need to be incorporated in building designs. For safer performance of a structure, its foundation should have sufficient strength and stability. Therefore, prior to any reconstruction or rehabilitation of a bui...