blast pressure
[/blæst ˈprɛʃər/]
nounpl: blast pressures
pressão de explosão
1. The sudden increase in atmospheric pressure caused by an explosion, spreading outward from the point of detonation
The blast pressure from the explosion shattered windows several blocks away.
A pressão de explosão do detonador destruiu janelas a várias quadras de distância.
2. In engineering and safety contexts, the measurable force per unit area generated by a detonation event
Engineers must calculate blast pressure to design protective structures.
Os engenheiros devem calcular a pressão de explosão para projetar estruturas de proteção.
3. The destructive wave of compressed air that radiates outward from an explosive source
Blast pressure is one of the primary mechanisms of injury in explosions.
A pressão de explosão é um dos principais mecanismos de lesão em explosões.
This term is predominantly used in technical, military, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in construction safety regulations and military publications. The term gained increased prominence in public discourse following security incidents and infrastructure developments focused on protective engineering.
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