Blast Resistant Structures

This design manual contains information that provides design guidance
for structures of various types to resist blast loadings. It is
supplementary to NAVFAC P-397 and is intended to consolidate and simplify various sources of design criteria which cover the structural elements encountered in blast resistant design.

The various effects associated with chemical (HE) explosion, the design
of structural steel elements, reinforced concrete frame, and other
structural elements, such as reinforced masonry and glass, are described. Design and analysis of blast doors and foundations and the description and availability of certain computer programs are also provided.