J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Antiterrorism Assumptions for Building Design J Paul Guyer

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in antiterrorism design for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. ASSUMPTIONS, 2. BASELINE THREAT, 3. CONTROLLED PERIMETERS AND ACCESS CONTROL, 4. LEVELS OF PROTECTION, 5. APPLICABLE EXPLOSIVE WEIGHT, 6. STANDOFF DISTANCES, 7. UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE, 8. BUILDING OCCUPANCY LEVELS, 9. LAMINATED GLASS AND POLYCARBONATE, 10. EXEMPTED BUILDING TYPES, 11. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.