January 31, 2012
Many blast project specs do not provide enough information to come up with the equivalent 3-second blast design pressure from ASTM F2248. Glazing contractors can save time by requesting the following information in advance.
- Explosive Weight – (Typically for most projects explosive weight II)
- Standoff Distance – (For most projects it is the Conventional Construction Standoff = 82 ft)
- Level of Protection – (Typically Low Level of Protection)
This criteria is usually determined during the design phase of a project by the using agency or the design team.
So for more helpful information on blast projects see JEI Structural Engineering.
Contact JEI Structural Engineer as early as possible for Window Blast Engineering Design.
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