Sara Cargil joined Protection Engineering Consultants (PEC) as an Associate Engineer I in June of 2022. Sara completed her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Explosives Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T). While at MS&T, Sara had a unique exposure to engineering topics related to explosives including the effects of blasts on structures and the laboratory demolition of structural elements. Through her coursework, she gained valuable experience in structural dynamics and principles of blast design, as well as a knowledge of explosives safety and practical training in safe handling and detonation of a variety of explosives.
At PEC, Sara is a part of our Facade + Structures group. She will be providing PEC and our clients with technical support on protective design projects. She can be contacted at 512-380-1988 x 340 or sporter@protection-consultants.com.
Education
- BASc in Civil Engineering | Missouri University of Science & Technology | 2022
Stephen joined Protection Engineering Consultants (PEC) in April of 2019. He holds a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he researched the effects of welding on high mast illumination poles using the Abaqus Welding Interface (AWI) in his thesis. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Texas Lutheran University.
Stephen provides support for design projects for blast and impact resistance of structures and glazing systems. In addition, he supports research efforts focused on the response of structures and construction materials subjected to blast loading and other extreme events. He has experience with MATLAB and various finite element software tools such as Abaqus and SAP2000.
Stephen will be supporting PEC and our clients on both research and design efforts, and can be contacted at 512-380-1988 x325 or sbratz@protection-consultants.com
Education
MS in Civil/Structural Engineering | University of Texas at San Antonio | 2017
BS in Physics | Texas Lutheran University | 2015
