Protection Engineering Consultants prepares for
bridge pier tests as part of NCHRP 12-72 project
Spring Branch, Texas, Sept. 20 -- In cooperation with the University of Texas at Austin, Modjeski and Masters, Southwest Research Institute and the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research and Development Center at WES (ERDC), Protection Engineering Consultants associates have designed and are constructing 1:2 scale bridge piers and a large reaction structure for blast tests of bridge piers in support of the NCHRP 12-72 project.
Piers are nearly complete and tests using explosive charges of up to 650 pounds will begin in October. Results of the tests will be used to develop and validate approaches for improved details for blast resistance and for more accurate vulnerability calculations.
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