Countermeasures to Hand-Emplaced Attack Methods on Steel Bridge Members
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-13-0044
Project Abstract:
From field evaluation reports, the project will inventory bridge members and Hand-Emplaced Improvised Explosive Devices (HEIEDs) modes of attack. The project will list and provide a rating for existing or recommended HEIED retrofit measures of two kinds: Access Control and Blast/Cutting Mitigation. For each member, the project will establish performance requirements for HEIED countermeasures and assess retrofit upgrade options. The project will develop and test selected retrofit upgrade options. Finally, it will develop material and design specifications, a Process Control Manual, and recommendations for effective field implementation of these methods.
Goals:
- Establish the performance requirements for two types of countermeasures to Hand-Emplaced Improvised Explosive Devices (HEIEDs): Access Control Devices and Blast/Cutting Mitigation Components.
- Develop research program recommendations (Development and Testing) for improving countermeasure performance in the following areas: Access Control Devices and Blast/Cutting Mitigation Components.
- Develop recommendations for implementation of access control and blast/cutting mitigation for HEIEDs, which includes methods currently available and those improvements developed under this research.
Research HUB ID:
7636
Project Status:
Programmed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Long-Term Infrastructure Performance
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Vince
Last Name:
Chiarito
Phone Number:
(202) 366-4621
Email Address:
Team:
Structural Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Bridges and Structures
Office Code:
HIBS-10