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This program has already taken place. No additional programs have been scheduled at this time.

The tragic events of September 11, 2001, highlighted the need to build and retrofit structures to better protect occupants in the event of a terrorist attack.

The Modern Protective Structures short course will present the latest research on designing buildings to save lives--from understanding the nature of threats to analysis and design--and will provide engineers and architects with practical information on performance and design requirements for hardened facilities. In addition, a review of blast damage assessment issues will provide forensic and rescue personnel with information that is vital to rescue and investigative efforts after a catastrophic structure failure.

The course will examine these topics:

  • fortification science and technology
  • analysis, design, assessment, and retrofitting
  • industrial explosive safety
  • antiterrorist design
  • hazard sources
  • physical security
  • blast damage assessment
The course will feature hands-on, guided analysis and design activities, including case studies and simulations. Participants will be given computer programs to assist in the analysis and design of protective structures, as well as a design manual and reference materials.

Penn State Technology Center

The mission of the Protective Technology Center to develop innovative technological solutions for protecting lives and preserving property is supported by international and government organizations, such as the following:

  • National Science Foundation
  • NATO
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Protective Design Center
  • U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
  • U.S. Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

The Protective Technology Center offers advanced courses on homeland security topics relating to protective structures that can be customized to your organization's needs. For more information, contact Janet Patterson at jrp1@outreach.psu.edu or 814-863-5123.

AIA Continuing Education System Hours

Penn State is a registered provider with the AIA Continuing Education System. This program will qualify for 32 hours in Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW).

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