Post 9-11, many facilities require vehicle barriers for additional security. HEA modeled this vehicle and barrier using LS-DYNA. We performed a full dynamic impact analysis that accurately captured energy absorption and damage. The analysis showed that the barrier would perform as required. Our computer model results were later validated by a full-scale test.
Building Fragility and Vehicle Barrier Design
To protect critical nuclear structures and equipment from malevolent vehicle explosions, HEA was asked to evaluate the...
