UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Experimental Simulations of Explosive Loading on Structural Components: Reinforced Concrete Columns with Advanced Composite Jackets A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering by Tonatiuh Rodr´ ıguez-Nikl Committee in charge: Professor Gilbert A. Hegemier, Chair Professor David J. Benson Professor Vistasp M. Karbhari Professor Vitali Nesterenko Professor Jos´ e Restrepo Professor Frieder Seible 2006