Modern Protective Structures

July 13-17, 2009

Course Outline

The course will start at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13, and end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17. The daily schedule will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COURSE CONTENTS

Introduction

General Background
Protective Planning and Design Philosophy
Protection Methodology, Threat, and Risk Assessment
From Threat and Hazard Environments to Load Definition
Technical Resources, and Blast Mitigation Capabilities
Analysis Requirements and Capabilities
Protective Technology - Current State and Future Needs
Summary

Explosive Devices and Explosions

Introduction
Characteristics of Explosive Processes, Devices, and Environments
Explosives, Explosions, Effects and their Mitigation
Examples and Applications
Summary

Conventional and Nuclear Environments

Introduction
Air Blast
Penetration
HE-Induced Ground shock, Cratering, and Ejecta
Cratering, Ejecta, and Ground Shock from Nuclear Devices
Fragmentation
Fire, Chemical, Bacteriological, and Radiological Environments
Examples and Applications
Summary

Conventional and Nuclear Loads on Structures

Conventional Loads on Structures
Nuclear Loads on Structures
Step-by-step Procedures
Examples and Applications
Summary

Behavior of Structural Elements

Introduction
Distance from Explosion and Dynamic Loads
Material Properties of Steel and Concrete
Flexural Resistance
Shear Resistance
Tensile and Compressive Members
Principal Reinforcement
Cylinders, Arches, and Domes
Shear Walls
Frames
Natural Periods of Vibrations
Advanced Considerations
Application to Structural Design
Practical Damage and Response Limits
Examples and Applications
Summary

Dynamic Response and Analysis

Introduction
Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Analysis
Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems
Continuous Systems
Intermediate and Advanced Computational Approaches
Validation Requirements for Computational Capabilities
Practical Computational Support for Protective Analysis and Design
Examples and Applications
Summary

Connections, Openings, Interfaces, and Internal Shock

Connections
Openings and Interfaces
Internal Shock and its Isolation
Internal Pressure
Examples and Applications
Summary

Pressure-Impulse Diagrams and their Applications

Introduction
Background
Characteristic of P-I Diagrams
Analytical Solutions of P-I Diagrams
Numerical Approaches to P-I Curves
Dynamic Analysis Approach
Dynamic Structural Model
Application Examples for SDOF and P-I Computational Approaches
Examples and Applications
Summary

Progressive Collapse and its Mitigation

Introduction
Background
Progressive Collapse of Different Types of Structures
DoD and GSA Guidelines
Foreign Guidelines
Advanced Frame Structure Analysis
Examples and Case Studies
Summary

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Introduction
Background
Critical Infrastructure Systems and their Assessment
Protection Methodologies for Critical Infrastructure Systems
Applications and Examples
Summary

A Comprehensive Protective Design Approach

Introduction and Background
Protection Approaches and Measures
Planning and Design Assumptions
Siting, Architectural, and Functional Considerations
Load Considerations
Structural Behavior and Performance
Structural System Behavior
Structural System and Components Selection
Multi-Hazard Protective Design
Other Safety Considerations
Development and Implementation of Effective Protective Technology
Summary

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Registration & Logistics:

Tamara Johnson

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fax: (352) 392-5437

Meeting Content:

Dr. Theodor Krauthammer

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