3D Blast

3D Blast provides quick calculation and visualization of blast loads on different building shapes for an open-air explosion of a bare hemispherical charge. Given the dimensions of a building and the size and location of an explosive device, the program estimates the pressure and impulse distribution on the building facade and maps the results to the 3D model. The resulting model may be rotated to a desired orientation, zoomed in specific areas, zoomed out for perspective, and probed for loads at a selected location.

Features

Specific features of 3D Blast include the ability to:

  • Quickly develop models by selecting a building shape and dragging values on the building footprint
  • Display results on a full color 3D model of the structure
  • Generate a report in MS Word (Office 365 compatible) detailing the inputs and results, including 3D load engulfment models.
  • Quickly switch between English and Metric units
  • Interact with results in 3D view (pan, rotate, zoom, query)
  • Copy and/or print all output

The program currently contains nine building footprints for analysis:

  • S-Shape
  • Box-Shape
  • T-Shape
  • Z-Shape
  • O-Shape
  • E-Shape
  • L-Shape
  • U-Shape
  • H-Shape
 
 

Specifications

The 3D BLAST software will run on most standard “off the shelf” Windows computers and must have Microsoft Word installed. The software is compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, or 11. The 3D BLAST software may be installed by a standard user without administrative privileges. The software cannot run on a server.

The 3D BLAST software must be installed on a virtual windows environment for Apple computers.

 
 

Standard License

  • Licenses are issued to one individual person, not an organization.
  • Licenses allow the software to be installed on one primary computer (e.g., desktop).
    • The 2nd License for a second computer (e.g., laptop) belonging to the same user may be purchased for an additional $50.
  • Licenses will expire one year after activation of the software and will be available for annual renewal.
  • Annual license includes installation support and program maintenance only.
  • Annual support includes program operation support only, not design and analysis guidance.

Educational/Training License

  • Educational/Training licenses are issued to one organization for use by students only.
  • Educational/Training licenses are issued on a case by case basis and subject to approval.
  • A purchase of a 1 year license must be placed at time of Educational/Training licenses are requested.
  • Start Dates and End Dates for training must be submitted via email when requesting an educational license.
  • Licenses will expire after duration of the training/class
  • Use of software for anything other than educational/training purposes is strictly prohibited.
  • Educational/Training License may be re-activated for the same fee and will remain active for duration of new training/class.

For more information about Educational/Training Licenses, please contact seasinfo@ara.com.

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3D Blast Annual License Renewal

  • This purchase requires an existing installation of the 3D Blast software.
  • 3D Blast annual license renewal includes installation support and program maintenance only. This option renews your software license for an additional year.
  • Licenses are issued to one individual person, not an organization.
  • Licenses allow the software to be installed on one primary computer (e.g., desktop).
    • The 2nd License for a second computer (e.g., laptop) belonging to the same user may be purchased for an additional $50.
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3D Blast Annual Support Renewal

  • This purchase requires an existing installation of the 3D Blast software and a renewal license purchase.
  • 3D Blast annual support includes program operation support only, not design and analysis guidance.
  • Licenses are issued to one individual person, not an organization.
  • Licenses allow the software to be installed on one primary computer (e.g., desktop).
    • The 2nd License for a second computer (e.g., laptop) belonging to the same user may be purchased for an additional $50.
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3D Blast provides quick calculation and visualization of blast loads on different building shapes for an open-air explosion of a bare hemispherical charge.

Jim Brokaw PE  •  Tel: 601-638-5401

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