Abstract:Unreinforced masonry infill walls are one of the most economical and widely used exterior wall systems. However, they can produce secondary fragments due to their brittle failure modes when subjected to an impulsive blast load. One retrofit to reinforce existing masonry walls is to install a membrane that prevents fragments from entering the building's interior. Previous research focused on defining the resistance provided by the wall membrane system, but did not include flexibility of the attachments and thei… Show more
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