An Introduction to Physical Security Design for Structural Engineers

This presentation is designed to introduce the principles of physical security design to structural engineers, regardless of their level of experience. Attendees will gain an understanding of what physical security entails and how its concepts are applied in the design of secure facilities. The presentation will address the importance of mitigating risks associated with armed attacks, bombings, protests, and hostile vehicles and provide an overview of analytical methods, design standards, testing and other practical concepts.

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the analytical methods and software used in structural engineering to assess and mitigate the effects of explosive loading and progressive collapse.
2. Gain familiarity with design standards and codes relevant to physical security and the hardening of structures against human induced threats.
3. Understand testing specifications, evaluation protocols, and performance criteria for materials and systems designed to withstand blast, ballistics, forced entry, and vehicle impact.

Speakers:

Sharon Gallant, S.E., is a Managing Principal at KPFF. She leads the Protective Design practice group, which specializes in hardening of facilities to mitigate the effects of human induced hazards, both accidental and intentional, including explosive events, armed attack, hostile vehicle and others. She actively contributes to the industry through her work with ASCE’s Blast, Shock, and Impact technical committee and served as co-editor and one of ten lead chapter authors of ASCE Manual of Practice No. 142, “Structural Design for Physical Security.”

Chris Heckmann, P.E., is a Senior Project Manager with Ehlert Bryan in the Washington DC metropolitan region. Chris has worked as a structural engineer in Washington DC, Las Vegas, Wellington (New Zealand), and Amsterdam (Netherlands) and has spent the better half of his career designing secure diplomatic facilities in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central America.

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