Submission Deadline: 30 January 2026 View: 394 Submit to Special Issue
Assoc. Prof. Ricardo Castedo Ruiz
Email: ricardo.castedo@upm.es
Affiliation: Departamento de Ingeniería Geológica y Minera, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, 28040, Spain
Research Interests: Geomechanics, Slope Stability, Blast Modeling, Finite Element Analysis
Dr. Angel Prado Moreno
Email: angel.prado@usal.es
Affiliation: Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, Universidad de Salamanca, Ávila, 05003, Spain
Homepage: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZUH65YsAAAAJ&hl=es
Research Interests: data-driven simulation, numerical methods, failure mechanisms and resilience of reinforced concrete
Assoc. Prof. Alejandro Alañón Juárez
Email: alajua@usal.es
Affiliation: Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ávila, Universidad de Salamanca, Ávila, 05003, Spain
Research Interests: structural behavior and resistance of reinforced concrete elements under explosions, numerical modeling
Explosive events, whether accidental or intentional, pose significant risks to the integrity and safety of structural elements and materials in various engineering fields. Understanding how blasts affect materials and structures is critical for designing safer buildings, infrastructure, and protective systems. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge computational approaches for analyzing blast effects on structural elements and materials, featuring innovative modeling, advanced numerical simulations, and their experimental validations.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together the latest scientific and engineering advances related to blast effects on structural components, fostering multidisciplinary approaches to improve resilience and mitigate damage with special focus on numerical modeling. It seeks contributions that deepen the understanding of material behavior under high strain rates and the complex interaction between explosions and structural responses.
Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:
· Experimental characterization of materials under blast loading
· Numerical modeling and simulation of explosive effects
· Structural response and failure mechanisms of reinforced concrete, steel, composites, and novel materials
· Protective design and mitigation strategies against explosions
· Case studies of blast-resistant structures and post-event assessment
· Innovative materials and construction techniques for blast mitigation
This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners dedicated to advancing safety and resilience in the face of explosive threats.
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