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Structural design for physical security /

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This Manual of Practice provides guidance to structural engineers in the design of civil structures to resist the effects of terrorist bombings.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Structural Engineering Institute. Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security (Author)
Other Authors: Van Eepoel, Peggy (Editor), Gallant, Sharon M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2021]
Series:ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 142.
Subjects:
Building, Bombproof.
Structural design.
Buildings > Security measures > United States.
Construction à l'épreuve des bombes.
Constructions > Calcul.
Constructions > États-Unis > Sécurité > Mesures.
bombproof construction.
Buildings > Security measures.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of 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.