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Articles and news on blast-resistant design, glass testing and industrial explosion risks from the ARSDEF engineering team.
What Is Blast-Resistant Glass and How Is It Tested?
Blast-resistant glass is laminated glazing designed to stay in its frame and hold fragments together. Here is how it works and how it is tested.
Read articleIndustrial Explosion Risks and How to Protect Against Them
Combustible dust, gases and vapours can explode in ordinary industrial plants. Learn what an explosion needs and the main ways to prevent and limit it.
Read articleWhat Is NBC Protection and How Does a Protected Shelter Work?
NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection keeps a sealed shelter safe with a gas-tight envelope, filtered air and overpressure. Here is how it works.
Read articleHow Are Blast-Resistant Structures Designed?
A short engineering overview of blast-resistant design, from threat definition and load calculation to verification.
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