The effect of geometrical parameters on blast resistance of sandwich panels - a review

Abstract Many engineering structures, especially defense applications, need to be reinforced against blast loads due a nearby explosion. Today, much more attention needs given this issue because of increased exposure explosions, and natural disasters. Different solutions have been used in the literature mitigate blast-loading effects. One these sandwich panels, are good candidate for applications. In panel structure, several parameters considerable effects on deflections, deformations, energy absorption capability. The most important are: (i) material thickness front back face sheets core; (ii) core density grading; (iii) sheet types; (iv) filling stiffening strategies (v) radius curvature panel; (vi) mass explosive charge; (vii) standoff distance. aim paper is review critical aspects loading panels provide an overall insight into state art application.