Blast-Resistant and Anti-Terrorism Design:
A short course for engineers, architects and
physical security professionals
Protection Engineering Consultants will host a two-part short course covering the significant topics in blast-resistant and anti-terrorism design Feb. 9-13, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
Part 1, a 1½-day General Session, will provide an overview of fundamental blast topics — ideal for architects, planners and security professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge. Part 2, a 3½-day Detailed Session, will cover design and analysis in depth. Protection Engineering Consultants will provide software and design aids plus multiple opportunities for their use in the Detailed Session, to enhance participants' experience and confidence.
General Session (Part 1): Blast and Anti-Terrorism Concepts
- Anti-terrorism design
- Introduction to blast and structural response
- Design and analysis of windows, frames and mullions
- Blast test methods and data
- Introduction to progressive collapse design
- Vulnerability assessments
- Overview of DoD UFC and GSA criteria
Detailed Session (Part 2): Design and Analysis Approaches
- Physics of blast and structural response
- Analytical and computational methods for blast loads predictions and
structural response - Analysis and design of frames, shear walls and diaphragms
- Design and analysis for reinforced concrete (including prestressed),
steel, reinforced masonry and timber - Progressive collapse design
Emphasis will be on using public-domain software, learning the available tools and providing opportunities to solve problems in the Detailed Session. Bound course notes and software will be provided.
A special feature of the course will be a shock tube testing demonstration at a facility in the northern San Antonio area. Shock tubes are commonly used to simulate explosions for evaluating structural components. On Thursday, Feb. 12, course participants will attend a demonstration at a facility in the northern San Antonio area. Using software and knowledge acquired in class, participants will predict the response of a structural element, such as a wall panel, door or window, then discuss data and results in class the next day.
The course will offer opportunities for recreation as well, including an optional trip to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Tuesday night and a Texas Hill Country barbecue on Thursday evening.
Download a brochure with registration form here.
For additional information, call 512-380-1988 x305, or e-mail short-course@protection-consultants.com.