Comparison of SDOF Analysis Results to Test Data for Different Types of Blast Loaded Components

SDOF analysis is widely accepted for blast design, but many designers are not aware of the large database of available comparisons between results from SDOF analysis and blast test data. This paper collects a large amount of this data, excluding test data that is proprietary or restricted from public distribution, and presents comparisons of SDOF analysis results with test results for different types of structural components. This comparison includes typical structural components included in the SDOF-based blast design tool SBEDS from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Protective Design Center (PDC). This comparison provides a comprehensive view of the degree of accuracy and conservatism of SDOF as a design method. This information is valuable for both researchers and designers of structural components subject to blast effects.