An explosion is a rapid release of energy in the form of light, heat, sound, and a shock wave. The shock wave travels outward, in all directions, from the source of the explosion and is the primary source of building damage. The duration of the shockwave is fast, measured in milli-seconds rather than seconds (think […]
Did you know… even if your building meets the required standoff distance, hardening measures are still most likely required to provide protection to occupants. Required (or recommended) standoff distances (the distance between your structure and your protected perimeter) are developed by governments and agencies based on their analysis of the most likely threats that might […]
ASIS International will be presenting the second annual ASIS Middle East Security Conference in Bahrain, February 20 – 22 2011. Stone Security Engineering is looking forward to attending this conference, both to share information with the security community (look for Hollice Stone on the speakers list!) and to learn from professionals working in the Middle […]