Get ready to dive in — class is officially in session!
Join us for our exciting annual Protective Design course featuring live demonstrations at our expansive blast testing site in Bend, Oregon. Over the course of three action-packed days, you’ll engage in hands-on learning that’s designed to empower professionals from both public and private sectors who operate in high-threat or hazardous environments. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge!
What is it?
This isn’t your typical engineering class loaded with charts, diagrams, and formulas! Instead, this course is designed to provide you with practical insights drawn from our extensive industry experience, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately.
During our interactive classroom sessions, we’ll explore the various types of threats that your organization might encounter and delve into the dynamics of explosions as they relate to your facilities. You’ll gain clarity on the terminology often used in design and security discussions, as well as an understanding of how standard building construction measures up against potential threats.
Believing that ‘seeing is believing’, the course also includes a hands-on component where attendees will witness live demonstrations of blast effects, ballistic impacts, and forced entry scenarios. You’ll have the chance to examine specimens both before and after each demonstration, enhancing your grasp of the concepts covered in the classroom. Join us to transform your perspective and equip yourself with actionable knowledge!
Who Should attend?
This course is designed for a diverse group of professionals, including security and safety experts, architects, engineers, project managers, procurement specialists, and real estate professionals from public, military, private, and industrial sectors. Participants will engage in projects focusing on protective measures against threats such as explosions, ballistics, forced entry, fire hazards, and vehicle ramming incidents.
Additionally, graduate and postgraduate students specializing in protective design, energy absorption, and the impacts of high-energy events on structures will benefit significantly from this course. They will have the unique opportunity to see how their research is applied in real-world scenarios and understand the significant influence their work has on innovative developments in the field.
Course content
- Threats – past, present, and future
- Security and safety – industry standard criteria and guidelines
- Anatomy of an explosion – what you need to know
- Anti-ram perimeters – needs, requirements, and design options
- Myth-busting – frequently misunderstood concepts
- Blast injuries – how to create designs that reduce injuries
- Process of protection – identifying the need through implementation
- Conventional construction types – strengths and weaknesses
- Pros and cons – traditional vs. innovative retrofits
- Assessments – what they are and what they are not
Registration
Exciting news! Early registration is now open for the 2025 Protective Knowledge: Protection in High-Threat Environments course! Reserve your spot today and take advantage of exclusive early registration offers by clicking the button below.
This year, we’re delighted to offer a limited number of seats specifically for students enrolled in academic programs. This is a fantastic chance for students to dive into the hands-on world of protective design while connecting with future colleagues in an inspiring environment. To qualify for the student registration rate, you must be a current full-time student (either graduate or post-graduate) in civil, mechanical, structural engineering, or a related field. Don’t forget to upload valid proof of enrollment, such as your student ID, during the registration process. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
| EARLY-BIRD FEE* (Through April 1) | ADVANCED FEE* (Through June 1) | REGULAR FEE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Professional | $3950 | $4300 | $4500 |
| Government / NGO | $3600 | $3850 | $4100 |
| Student | $400 | $600 | $800 |
*Fee must be paid by the cutoff date to receive the discount.
Program
The final program will be available in early spring. You can expect comprehensive lectures on protective design for hazardous environments, along with live demonstrations that showcase the effects of blast, ballistics, and forced entry threats.
In the meantime, take a look at the preliminary program below:
| Time | Tuesday July 22, 2025 | Wednesday July 23, 2025 | Thursday July 24, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Plenary Lecture | Plenary Lecture | Plenary Lecture |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 – 5:00 | Live Demonstrations | Live Demonstrations | Live Demonstrations |
| 5:00 – 8:00 | Social Event | Free time | Closing Session |
PKC 2025 Student Invitation
This year, we’re excited to expand the course to include graduate and postdoctoral students, offering a unique chance to engage with industry experts and see live demonstrations of cutting-edge protective technologies. It’s a fantastic way to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Are you or do you know an engineering student looking to dive deeper into blast dynamics, ballistics, forced entry, and more? Our Protective Knowledge Course in Bend, Oregon, is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience and connect real-world applications with your academic knowledge.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity! For more information, reach out to Rodrigo at rodrigo@stoneseng.com.
This is not an engineering class filled with charts, diagrams and formulas…
We strongly believe that ‘seeing is believing’ and , therefore, we have incorporated live demonstrations of blast, ballistics, and forced entry events. Students will be able to inspect the specimens before and after to better understand the concepts presented in the classroom portion.
This is a class filled with practical information, based on our years of industry experience, that students can use the minute they walk out the door. We will walk you through understanding the implications of the different types of threats your organization may be facing, the dynamics of an explosion (as it relates to you and your facilities), terminology that is often thrown around during design and security meetings, and how typical building construction protects/does not protect against your threats.
We look forward to seeing you in Bend!
If you have any questions, please reach us at: Training@StoneSEng.com