Blast Resistant Building Design for Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Plants

Introduction:

This training course on the design of buildings and structures for oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities, considering their resistance to explosions, focuses on dynamic material strength, the effects of explosion loading, and blast-resistant design for concrete and steel structures.

Participants will learn about new generation materials such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), which prevent structures from blast loads, and how to conduct dynamic analysis. The course content is based on the latest ASCE publication on the Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities.

The training will target planning processes in design management, particularly regarding overall resource requirements for constructing structures in oil and gas facilities. Various effective learning strategies will be employed to enhance participants' comprehension and retention of the material.

This course meets the current demands of the oil and gas industry regarding the need for infrastructure that can withstand extreme conditions. By focusing on shielding against explosion threats, we will explore blast-resistant design at both structural and occupancy levels, including the increased application of blast-resistant modular buildings in these facilities.

Objectives:

Participants’ competencies in this training on blast-resistant design of buildings and structures for oil and gas petrochemical processes will include:

• Techniques for constructing cost-effective blast protection structures.
• Enhancement of structural behavior through advanced technology and its practical applications.
• Construction methods that prevent structural failures.
• Design and construction that withstands blast loads and protects investments.

Training Methodology:

• Workshops
• Discussions
• Design exercises
• Simulations
• Fieldwork
• Q&A sessions
• Group work
• Grading

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Design Codes and Load Conditions

• The Design Management Process in the Context of Industrial Projects
• Determining Load Conditions for Industrial Buildings
• Methodology of Concrete Design in Accordance with BS and ACI Codes

Unit 2: Blast Load Dynamics

• Origin and Calculation of Blast Load
• Bomb Blast Loads and Structures
• Characterization of Time and Joint Under Blast Loading Pressure and Pressure-Induced Ductility
• Blast Loading Response Characteristics
• Construction Details for Blast-Resistant Structures
• Fragment Impact, Positive/Negative Phase Duration
• Structural Members Designed for Progressive Collapse and Empirical Evaluation of Damage

Unit 3: Material Behavior Under Blast Load

• Material and Structure with Dynamically Increasing Strength
• Limits of Deformation
• Dynamic Increase Factors
• Elastic, Elasto-Plastic, and Plastic Deformation Under Blast Load and Recovery
• Review of Inspections & Maintenance Plan of Existing Structures

Unit 4: Case Study Workshop

• Dynamics Analysis Method and Design
• Temple Panel Details Pertaining to High Modern Structural Requirements
• Workshops for Rehabilitation of Existing Structure Design for Concrete & Steel

Unit 5: CFRP in Blast Resistance

• Inspection and Monitoring Skills
• Construction and Design Parameters for the Application of CFRP
• Modern Materials for Protective Measures
• Safety Measures in Control Room Design & Blast Resistance Requirements