Stone Security Engineering is pleased to announce that we are now the proud holder of a GSA IDIQ contract as the Prime Consultant. Contract Name: Nationwide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Architect-Engineer Structural and Blast Engineering Services for the Public Building Services (PBS), Office of Design and Construction Program, under the Office of the Chief […]
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Blast Testing of Unbonded Post-tensioned Concrete Slabs
Given the large number of existing post-tensioned concrete structures and the number of new post-tensioned structures anticipated in the U.S. and worldwide, there is a critical need to determine how they respond to blast loads and to develop practical guidelines for their design when blast resistance is required. Currently, there is a lack of data […]
Presenting: StoneSmart Solutions
New York, USA May 23, 2017- Stone Security Engineering is pleased to announce the launch of StoneSmart Solutions, a research and development company dedicated to developing new and innovative products and services for the protective design community. StoneSmart’s first efforts toward this goal have been the creation of two joint venture companies: Stone-OBL and Stone […]
Stone Security Engineering Turns 8 This Week!
Stone Security Engineering, PC will be 8 years-young on July 2nd, and what a wonderful 8-years it has been. I am so proud and excited about what we have accomplished. Among other things, we have Opened offices in NY and the Washington DC Metro area; Become employee-owned; Performed research and development for the US Army Corps […]
Vector Analysis for Anti-Ram Vehicle Barrier Ratings
by Timothy Sisson, P.E. Physical security requirements often include protection against a vehicle ramming threat, where an aggressor attempts to attack a facility by crashing a vehicle through the lobby or loading dock, or by breaching a controlled perimeter around the facility. These threats can be countered by anti-ram vehicle barriers, such as bollards, concrete […]
GSA Announces Ambitious Federal Courthouse Building and Renovation Plans
The GSA has announced a $947 million plan to improve the federal courthouse facilities in the US. The plan covers courthouses in Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Iowa, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Here is a link to the announcement Here is a link to more information on the individual courthouses.