Ola Wattad

Ola Wattad
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology | technion · Division of Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Master of Science

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Introduction
I am a Ph.D. candidate at the Technion specializing in the field of structural dynamics, with a focus on blast loads on structures. My research aims to enhance our understanding of the behavior of structures under extreme loading conditions and to develop innovative strategies for improving their resistance to blast events.
Education
March 2021 - March 2023
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Field of study
  • structural engineering
September 2016 - July 2020
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Field of study
  • structural engineering

Publications

Publications (7)
Conference Paper
The application of sacrificial claddings, such as aluminum foams, offers a practical approach for mitigating blast induced damage to structures. These lightweight, porous materials are prized for their energy-absorbing properties, which reduce peak overpressure from blast loads. Previous research has predominantly examined uniform-density foams, of...
Conference Paper
Among the methods for mitigating blast-induced damage to protected structures (PSs) is the ‎installation of sacrificial claddings on structures under threat. Various materials can be used for ‎these claddings, including Aluminum Foams (AFs). AFs, known for their energy-absorbing ‎properties, effectively reduce peak overpressure from blast loads. Ex...
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AF are cellular materials that exhibit energy absorption capabilities, making them desirable to use as sacrificial protective cladding applied on structural members. Thereby, the structural resistance to blast loads is increased. During the foam compaction, inner and local buckling of the material walls occur. The described phenomenon reduces the p...
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Aluminum foams are porous and recyclable lightweight materials with outstanding mechanical features, such as their energy absorption capabilities, their most noteworthy property. In view of these qualities, this class of material is a great candidate to use as sacrificial layers applied on structures under threat for blast load protection. Few work...
Conference Paper
Aluminum foams (AFs) have been known for their ability to absorb energy. Therefore, these kinds of foams could be used as sacrificial protective cladding on structures to enlarge their resistance to blast loads. The AF manages to mitigate the blast effects by absorbing a large amount of energy due to its cellular structure. During the densification...
Conference Paper
Aluminum Foams (AFs) are known for their ability to absorb energy due to their porous structure. Due to this unique feature, they are able to mitigate structural damage and reduce peak displacements under dynamic and blast loads. Energy absorption occurs when a plastic wave propagates through the AF width and lower pressure than the applied blast w...
Thesis
The number of accidents and terrorist attacks generating blast waves has been increasing over the last few decades and significantly affecting structural elements. Due to the low likelihood of the occurrence of blast waves and the complexity of redesigning existing structures, considering blast loads in design is difficult. The structural shields m...

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