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Looking for some structural dynamics experts

Looking for some structural dynamics experts

Looking for some structural dynamics experts

(OP)
Can anyone advise me on who are considered the top five or so experts (either individuals or consulting firms) in the field of structural dynamics? I'm mainly interested in expertise with respect to designing structures to withstand accidental explosions. I'm located in the Eastern U.S.

Appreciate any advice you can give.

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

If your concerns include storage tank and pressure vessels Tank Industry Consultants could help you.  Our web site is www.tankindustry.com

Steve Braune
Tank Industry Consultants
www.tankindustry.com

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

http://www.wai.com/  

Weidlinger in NY is a well respected firm for progressive collapse and blast design

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

I was just doing some looking around and ran across the same people- see the papers at this link:

http://www.wai.com/AppliedScience/Blast/index-blast.html

I don't know that structural dynamics and blast design are synonomous fields, either.

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

ABS Consulting is good with risk analysis and mitigation for a number of extreme events.

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RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

(OP)
Thanks for the replies.

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

Black and Veatch could help you out as well.

www.bv.com

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

My Structural Dynamics professer is probably capable of helping.  His specialty when I was in Grad School (late '80s) was vehicular collisions and airbags.  There is a lot of S.D. that goes into that.  His name is Prof. Walter Pilkey, PhD. @ the University of Virginia in the Applied Mechanics Department.  Good Luck

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

What type of structure are you designing.  

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

For your reference, you may want to obtain a copy of "Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities."  It is available from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

RE: Looking for some structural dynamics experts

Go with Weidlinger. They were the blast consultant on one of my projects.

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