• Extreme loads on structures
• Explosive resistant structures
• Plasticity and ultimate capacity of building components
• Load paths in structures under lateral loads
• Response of non-structural building elements such as windows, doors, and infill walls to extreme lateral loads
• Retrofit of existing structures to increase ultimate capacity
• Experimental testing of structures
• Numerical modeling using multi-physics simulations

Drop Mass Impactor Facility

• Jacques, E., Lloyd, A., Imbeau, P, A., Palermo, D., and Quek (2015), J. GFRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Simulated Blast Loading. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering, ISSN 0733-9445.

• Jacques, E., Lloyd, A., Braimah, A., Saatcioglu, M., Doudak, G., and Abdelalim, O. (2014) Influence of high strain-rates on the dynamic flexural material properties of S-P-F wood studs. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 41, Num. 1: 56-64.

• Jacques, E., Lloyd, A., and Saatcioglu, M. (2012) Predicting Reinforced Concrete Response to Blast Loads. CJCE, Special Issue on ‘Innovation and IT’ 10.1139/l2012-014 18 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Saatcioglu, M., Palermo, D., Nistor, I., and Tikka, T. (2011) Capabilities and effectiveness of Using a Shock Tube to Simulate Blast Loading on Structures and Structural Components. ACI Special Publication 281-3, Behaviour of Concrete Structures Subjected to Blast and Impact Loadings. CD-ROM. 20 pp.

• Saatcioglu, M., Ozbakkaloglu, T., Naumoski, N., Lloyd, A. (2009) Response of Earthquake-Resistant Reinforced-Concrete Buildings to Blast Loading. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 36, Num. 8: 1378-1390.

• Lloyd, A., Özcan, O., Saatcioglu, M. (2015) Experimental Testing of Interaction Between Infill Masonry Walls and Structural Elements under Blast Loads, 11th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Ottawa, Ontario, 10pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T. (2015) Brace Retrofit for Reinforced Concrete Columns Under Blast Loads, 11th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Ottawa, Ontario, 10pp.

• Jacques, E., Lloyd, A., Berry, T., Saatcioglu, M., Shinder, J., (2015) Development of Blast Resistant Steel Doors, 11th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Ottawa, Ontario, 10pp.

• Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T. (2012) Blast Retrofit of Wood Framed Buildings. 5th International Conference on Protection of Structures against Hazards. Singapore, 10 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T., (2012) An Assessment of Canadian Design Guidelines for FRP Strengthened Columns Under Blast Loads. 6th International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials in Bridges and Structures (ACMBS-VI), Kingston, Ontario, 8 pp.

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Anvari, H., Ciornei, L., Tikka, T. (2011) Blast Retrofit of Building Components. Keynote Paper, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Fukuoka, Japan, 16 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T.K. (2011) CFRP Confinement of Non-Seismic Columns under Explosive Loading. 4th International Conference on Durability & Sustainability of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Construction and Rehabilitation (CDCC), Quebec City, QC, CD-ROM, 8 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T.K. (2011) Strengthening of Non-Seismic Columns subjected to Explosive Loading with External Longitudinal CFRP. 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference, Ottawa, CD-ROM, 10 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Abdelalim, O., Saatcioglu, M., Braimah, A., Doudak, G. (2011) High Strain-Rate Effects on the Dynamic Material Properties of Wood Beams. 2nd International Engineering Mechanics and Materials Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference. Ottawa, CD-ROM, 10 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Nistor, I., Palermo, D. (2009). New Shock Tube Testing Facilities for Simulated Blast Loading of Structural and Non-Structural Components. 2nd International Workshop on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading, Hayama, Japan, 10 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T.K., Jacques, E. (2009) Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns under Simulated Blast Loading. 8th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Adelaide, Australia, 10 pp.

• Jacques, E., Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A. (2009) Performance of CFRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Slabs under Blast Shock Waves. 8th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, Adelaide, Australia, 10 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Wiebe, R., Tikka, T.K. (2008). Equation for Thermal Profile of Normal Strength Siliceous Aggregate Concrete Columns Exposed to Fire. 37th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Quebec City, Quebec, 10 pp.

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E (2014) Blast Compliance Test Reports UO-83-01 through UO-83-32. Technical Reports Submitted to AMBICO LTD., 475 pp.

• Lloyd, A. and Saatcioglu, M. (2013) Behaviour of Buildings under Extreme Load Events – Earthquakes and Bomb Blasts. Science Rendezvous and Engineering Innovation Lectures. University of Ottawa, Ottawa. (Presentation)

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E (2012) Blast Assessment of East Block of Parliament Hill. Technical Report Submitted to Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, 167 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T. (2012) Experimental Investigation of Various Retrofit Techniques for Structures Subjected to Blast Loading. ACI Fall Convention, Toronto. (Presentation)

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E. (2012) Blast Testing of DFAIT Window Assemblies. Technical Report Submitted to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), 78 pp.

• Palermo, D., Imbeau, P., Jacques, E., and Lloyd, A. (2011) Fyfe Column Blast Testing Research Report. Technical Report Submitted to Fyfe Co., 149 pp.

• Lloyd, A., Akpinar, E., Saatcioglu, M. (2011) Seismic Retrofit of Bridge Columns by Transverse Prestressing. Canadian Seismic Research Network, Ottawa. (Presentation)

• Lloyd, A., and Jacques, E. (2011) Innovative and Cost Effective Blast Strengthening of Wood Framed Structures. National Security Innovation Competition. National Homeland Defense Foundation. Colorado Springs, Colorado, 5pp.

• Lloyd, A., Saatcioglu, M., Tikka, T. (2011) Effects of Confinement on Reinforced Concrete Columns under Explosive Loading. Invited Presentation. ACI Spring Convention, Tampa Bay, Florida. (Presentation)

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., and Anvari, H. (2011) Blast Retrofit Guidelines for Selected Building Components. Technical Report Submitted to Public Works and Government Services Canada, 87 pp.

• Saatcioglu, M., Lloyd, A., Jacques, E., Braimah, A., and Doudak, G. (2011) Focused Research for Development of a CSA Standard on Design and Assessment of Buildings Subjected to Blast Loads. Technical Report Submitted to Public Works and Government Services Canada, 122 pp.

• Jacques, E., Lloyd, A., and Saatcioglu M. (2010) Rapid Blast Screen Application (RBSA) Pressure-Impulse (PI) Diagram Explanatory Notes. Technical Report Submitted to Public Works and Government Services Canada, 151 pp.

• Jacques, E., and Lloyd, A., (2010) The Use of Advanced Composite Technology for Mitigating Blast Risk in Structures. National Security Innovation Competition. National Homeland Defense Foundation. Colorado Springs, Colorado, 5 pp.