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Blast Resistance
What is Blast Resistance?
Blast-resistant hardening, or the structural strengthening of buildings, is one measure an owner may employ to minimize the risk to people and equipment from the hazards of accidental or intentional explosions.
Blast resistant door assemblies protect people and property from detonations resulting from high explosives, vapor clouds, fine dust clouds, chemical reactions, and more.
They are specified for buildings where security is a concern or an explosive event would be possible, such as military bases, government offices, and industrial facilities.
Blast Door Standards
- ASTM F2247, ASTM F2927 and ASTM F1642 are commonly specified test methods for blast doors.
- UFC 4-010-01 is one of the primary specifications required for all Department of Defense related construction.
- ASCE (Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities) and PIP STC01018 are primarily used for petrochemical and offshore facilities.