Dynamic response of laboratory-scale circular reinforced concrete columns under controlled blast loading

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Royal Military Academy Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Supervisors/Advisors	Lecompte, David, Supervisor Tysmans, Tine, Supervisor, External person
Award date	10 Dec 2025
Publication status	Published - 10 Dec 2025

Comparison of ALE, LBE, and the Idealized Triangular Loading Method for Evaluating an EDST Blast Loading on a Laboratory-Scale RC Column
Kraiem, W. B., Rhouma, M. B., Belkassemr, B. & Lecompte, D., 2025, Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 7th International Conference on Protective Structures, ICPS7 2025. Santiago, R., Ba Nabila, O., Aziz, A. R. & Kakur, N. (eds.). Trans Tech Publications Ltd, p. 185-194 10 p. (Advances in Science and Technology; vol. 171).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Open Access
Damage Assessment of Laboratory-Scale Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Localized Blast Loading
Rhouma, M. B., Maazoun, A., Aminou, A., Belkassem, B., Tysmans, T. & Lecompte, D., Apr 2025, In: Buildings. 15, 7, 1003.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
7 Citations (Scopus)
3D scanning technique for morphological analysis of behind armour blunt trauma
Gilson, L., Vercammen, E., Ben Rhouma, M., Bernardi, A., Coghe, F., Imad, A. & Rabet, L., Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Impact Engineering. 192, 105013.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)

Blast Mitigation by Using Mineral-Foam Based Sacrificial Cladding
Aminou Malam Kailou, A. (Co-author), Ben Rhouma, M. (Co-author), Belkassem, B. (Co-author), Pyl, L. (Co-author) & Lecompte, D. (Co-author)
13 Dec 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
Numerical Investigation of the Blast Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Close-in Explosion
Ben Rhouma, M. (Speaker)
15 May 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
Blast Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Under a Close-in Explosion: A Numerical Study.
Ben Rhouma, M. (Speaker)
28 Aug 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation

Research output