At head of title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

"Research sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-140).

Summary -- Introduction -- Research background -- Experimental program -- Analytical research program -- Observations and research findings -- Design and detailing guidelines -- Analysis guidelines -- Design examples -- Summary, conclusions, and recommendations -- References -- List of variables.

Explores code-ready language containing general design guidance and a simplified design procedure for blast-resistant reinforced concrete bridge columns. The report also examines the results of experimental blast tests and analytical research on reinforced concrete bridge columns designed to investigate the effectiveness of a variety of different design techniques.