In this session, we will explore the mechanism of damaging blast characteristics, sources, levels and protection requirements as it relates to door assembly. This session is designed to explain mechanics of blast phenomena and its parameters that create damaging loads on buildings, components and cladding, and human life – and how you can sell this as a competitive advantage.

The speaker will address various types and levels of blasts, and some regulatory requirements that can be specified for blast-resistant openings.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Recognize the increasing threat of blast devastation
• Understand blast wave damaging mechanisms
• Review door openings as functional building component and blast-resistant performance requirements for doors