About the author  ⁄ Jay S. Idriss, P.E., M.ASCE

Jay S. Idriss (jidriss@BakerRisk.com) is a senior engineer on the Protective Structures Team at Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc., in San Antonio, Texas.

Insulated metal panels can provide a cost-effective exterior cladding solution for a multitude of projects. However, the same mechanical characteristics that enhance the panels’ flexural rigidity and provide weight savings also result in nonlinear response to loading. This is of particular interest in blast-resistant design, where components are often required to deform well beyond conventional serviceability limits.

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