Abstract:An analytical study using a non-linear finite-element method was carried out to evaluate the effect of the shape and spacing of shear studs on the behaviour of steel-plate-concrete walls subject to blast loads. The size of the analytical model was determined by reference to an existing literature review and code requirements (Kepic-SNG). The analytical model was validated against experimental results. The behaviour of a wall subject to blast loading was then analysed for various stud spacings and shapes. As fo… Show more
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