From blast wave physics to UHPC concrete and polyurea coatings, this article explores how layered design strategies help ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 – There is no good place to be when a nuclear bomb goes off. Anything too close is instantly vaporized, and radiation can pose a serious health threat even at a distance. In ...

With the threat of nuclear war creeping back into our minds since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last February, many people are worried about where would be best to hide from a nuclear blast. A new ...

This chapter reviews what is known about the mechanisms of blast injury. It begins with an explanation of blast physics. Next is a discussion of how blast waves interact with the body directly and ...

Following the missile strikes from Iran and the widespread damage in Israel over the past few days, public interest has increased around one of the most destructive components of a missile attack: the ...