PEC-developed blast-analysis/design application
to integrate
with DoD agency software
Spring Branch, Texas, March 26 -- Protection Engineering Consultants has been awarded a subcontract by Applied Research Associates (ARA) to incorporate features of the SBEDS program, developed by Dr. Chuck Oswald of Protection Engineering Consultants, into the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) software.
VAPO allows vulnerability analysts to conduct virtual assessments for urban terrorist threats considering the 3D reflection and diffraction of blast. ARA has been awarded a prime contract from the DTRA for further development of the VAPO software to include the SBEDS SDOF modeling, to integrate capabilities within the DTRA’s net-centric architecture, to expand modeling features, and to integrate the software with DTRA computational fluid dynamics software.
SBEDS V3.1 (Single-Degree-of-Freedom Blast Effects Design Spreadsheets) is an Excel-based tool for design of structural components subjected to airblast using single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) methodology. SBEDS enables the user to choose from 11 common structural components, enter readily available parameters related to material properties and geometry, and directly enter the SDOF properties or allow the workbook to calculate them. Masonry, reinforced concrete, steel, cold-formed metal and wood components are included.
About Protection Engineering Consultants
Protection Engineering Consultants provides research, design and consulting services to enhance the physical protection of people, systems and the built environment. Working with government agencies, the design community and industry, PEC brings expertise in multi-hazard assessment and protective design to mitigate blast, ballistic and vehicular impact attacks and accidents. Through the application of established and novel scientific methodologies as well as government and industry best practices, Protection Engineering Consultants helps clients maximize the physical security of plant, property and people while preserving utility and aesthetics.
For additional information, contact:
Kirk Marchand, P.E.
Managing Principal
+1 512 380 1988
kmarchand@protection-consultants.com