Resilient Architecture in the Age of Advanced Weaponry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Design Principles, Materials, and Electromagnetic Protection for Critical Infrastructure

In response to the evolving landscape of modern warfare and emerging threats posed by smart and directed energy weapons (DEWs), this research investigates the principles and strategies behind resilient architectural design for critical infrastructure. The study aims to analyze architectural responses capable of withstanding precision-guided munitions, electromagnetic pulses (EMP), and thermal radiation from high-energy lasers and microwaves.Employing a descriptive-analytical research method, the study explores technological advancements in defensive architecture, focusing on electromagnetic protection, structural flexibility, and smart material integration. The research does not involve field sampling but emphasizes theoretical and engineering-based analysis, drawing on real-world case studies and technical design frameworks.Data were collected through documentary analysis, using academic literature, technical standards, and design guidelines. Reliability and validity were ensured through content validation and cross-referencing of peer-reviewed sources and empirical evidence from defense and architectural engineering studies.Data analysis was performed using qualitative content analysis and comparative evaluation of materials and structural systems against various weapon effects. EMP mitigation strategies and cyber-physical threat protection were analyzed in a systems approach, including Faraday cage integration and adaptive camouflage design.Findings indicate that traditional blast resistance alone is insufficient. A multilayered strategy involving ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), shape memory alloys (SMAs), and electromagnetic shielding is required. Furthermore, the integration of aesthetic and “invisible security” design principles fosters public acceptability while enhancing defense.The study confirms that achieving resilience in architecture under modern military threats requires interdisciplinary innovation. Hypotheses regarding the need for adaptive, electromagnetic, and cyber-physical protection were affirmed.

کلیدواژه ها:

Resilient Architecture ، Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) ، Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) ، Smart Materials ، Critical Infrastructure Protection