NUMERICAL Validation WITH EXPERIMENTAL
RESULTS
Experimental study related to blast loadings on full structures had been
performed rarely, due to involvement of high expenditure and permissions
from local government. However, experiments were carried out on
structural component at lab sale [30-34]. Hence, in present study,
for the validation of the numerical method of blast loading, the
experimental study carried out by Zhao and Chen has been referred
[30]. An RCC slab of 1m x 1m has been designed with 0.04m depth,
similar to Zhao and Chen [30]. Two-way reinforcement of 6mm diameter
@ 75mm c/c has been provided with clear cover of 25mm. Moreover, the
blast validation has shown results in vicinity of the experimental and
numerical study of Zhao and Chen. Thus, the present study has been
validated. Table 4 shows the validation results and compares with the
Zhao and Chen.