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Read "Dynamic and Nonlinear Load Increase Factors for
Collapse Design and Analysis," a September 2007 presentation by Aldo McKay at the International Symposium on Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures (ISIEMS).
Read "Incorporation of SBEDS Single-Degree-of-Freedom Analysis Methodology into VAPO," a September 2007 presentation by Chuck Oswald at the International Symposium on Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures (ISIEMS).
Read "Incorporation of BICADS Injury Prediction Methodology into VAPO," a September 2007 presentation by Chuck Oswald at the International Symposium on Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures (ISIEMS).
Read "Terminal Hardening: An Engineer’s Perspective," a July 2006 presentation by Kirk Marchand to the Airport Consultants Council / FAA Summer Workshop.
Read "Blast Induced Glass Hazards: A Comparison of Design Approaches and Recent Research," a July 2006 presentation by Kirk Marchand to the Ninth International Conference on Structures Under Shock and Impact (SUSI 06).
Read "Steel Member Design for Direct Blast Loads," a February 2006 presentation by Kirk Marchand to the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) North American Steel Construction Conference.
Read "Design of Buildings to Prevent Progressive Collapse," Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 4-023-03. The UFC presents requirements for building design to prevent catastrophic collapse of building systems subjected to terrorist attack, addressing steel and concrete frame buildings as well as masonry and wood structures. This document and related General Services Administration guidance provide the only published detailed design recommendations for progressive collapse mitigation in the United States. Protection Engineering Consultants senior principal Dr. David Stevens served as lead author and was supported by PEC managing principal Kirk Marchand and co-authors from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Navy Facilities Command.