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Nano-Composites for Blast Protection of Critical Infrastructure 

University of Mississippi - SERRI Success Story
Nano-Composites for Blast Protection of Critical Infrastructures




  • Project is a benchmark analysis of infrastructure facilities subject to blast and other extreme loadings.
  • Project includes:
    • disaster simulation
    • mapping protection barrier
    • evaluation of evacuation procedure
    • structure improvement through retrofitting and the use of high-performance materials, including nano-structured materials.
  • Publications include:
    • 19 conference papers/presentations
    • 3 journal papers completed
    • 6 journal papers in preparation
    • 1 book chapter completed
  • Next:  Extent to Multi-Hazards (Fire, Earthquakes, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Analysis of Blast Effects of State Building in Jackson, MS

   

Unprotected Facility

 

Protection Facility w/Nano Composites