Various
terrorist attacks over the last 20 years have considerably increased the
perceived risk of similar incidents at other facilities, and a vehicle bomb
has often been the weapon of choice.
In the past, mitigation of this threat has been the exclusive domain
of a handful of expert firms and individuals utilizing highly specialized
techniques and tools. Today it is
important that "ordinary" structural engineers have at least some
awareness and capability in this area – something that is now possible,
thanks to simplified analysis and design methodologies and user-friendly
computer programs. Part 3 of this updated three-part webinar series will address the following topics, including helpful resources and tools, as well as detailed design examples. • Static analysis using equivalent wind pressures • Dynamic analysis using specialized software |