Structural design for physical security / prepared by the Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security of the Blast, Shock, and Impact Committee of the Dynamic Effects Technical Administration Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; edited by Peggy Van Eepoel, P.E., Sharon M. Gallant, P.E., S.E.

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Structural Engineering Institute. Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2021]
Description
1 online resource (xv, 453 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

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Series
ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 142. [More in this series]
Summary note
  • This Manual of Practice provides guidance to structural engineers in the design of civil structures to resist the effects of terrorist bombings.
  • Prepared by the Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security of the Blast, Shock, and Impact Committee of the Dynamic Effects Technical Administration Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Structural Design for Physical Security, MOP 142, provides an overview of the typical design considerations encountered in new construction and renovation of facilities for physical security tactics. The constant change in threat tactics and types has led to the need for physical security designs that account for these new considerations and anticipate the environment of the future, with flexibility and adaptability being priorities. This Manual of Practice serves as a replacement for the 1999 technical report Structural Design for Physical Security: State of the Practice and is intended to provide a roadmap for designers and engineers involved in physical security. It contains references to other books, standards, and research. Topics include Threat determination and available assessment and criteria documents, Methods by which structural loadings are derived for the determined threats, Function and selection of structural systems, Design of structural components, Function and selection of window and façade components, Specific considerations for retrofitting structures, Testing methodologies, and Bridge and tunnel security. This book will be a valuable resource to structural engineers and design professionals involved with projects that have physical security concerns related to explosive, ballistic, forced entry, and hostile vehicle threats.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description
Description based upon print version of record.
Contents
Chapter 1: Physical Security Concepts, Threats, Vulnerability, and Risk; Chapter 2: Load Definition; Chapter 3: Structural Systems; Chapter 4: Structural Components; Chapter 5: Nonstructural Components and Critical Infrastructure; Chapter 6: Security Glazing Design; Chapter 7: Non-window Openings; Chapter 8 Existing Structures; Chapter 9: Bridges; Chapter 10: Testing and Certification; Glossary.
ISBN
  • 9780784482681 ((electronic book))
  • 0784482683 ((electronic book))
LCCN
2020057235
OCLC
1257667590
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