The role of a blast engineer is to provide expertise in the design process resulting in a safe and resilient structure that can withstand extreme loading events as a result of potential hazards to occupants in buildings from explosions, industrial accidents or natural disasters.
One-stop shop for all things blast
Conroe, Texas-based Blast Resource Group (BRG) is a single-source provider of economically engineered blast-resistant solutions for O&G companies faced with hazardous operational environments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on the design and procurement of blast-resistant buildings and related blast-resistant accessories, with a mission to create safe working structures designed to protect life and critical property.
BRG supports projects throughout all stages of construction, providing industry- leading support, resources and materials that are compliant and optimize performance, efficiency and safety. Services include blast engineering and architectural services, blast buildings and products, metal buildings and components, steel erection services, resources and consulting.
Facility siting
With an ingrained understanding of safety protocols and industry best practices, while upholding the rigorous standards outlined by OSHA 1910.119, BRG offers technical expertise with cutting-edge modeling techniques. This results in the identification of potential hazards, meticulous risk zone assessments and prudent recommendations for mitigation measures, including:
- Facility siting studies
- Major accident hazard studies
- Building damage assessments
- Building siting evaluation
- Occupant vulnerability analysis
- Facility siting mitigation planning
Protective design/façade analysis and design
In-house structural dynamics experts with profound knowledge of how structures fail empowers BRG to provide unparalleled protection against an extensive range of threats. The team can craft customized performance-based designs that seamlessly amalgamate cutting-edge technologies, resilient architectural principles and meticulous risk assessments. This includes blast resistant building designs — both new build and retrofit — blast design for foundations and anchors and blast resistant modular building analysis/verification and siting.
BRG also specializes in the analysis and design of blast resistant windows, doors and non-structural systems through its comprehensive services that encompass glazing hazard assessment and advanced facade analysis and design. These services are specifically tailored for mitigating the risks associated with explosive events using cutting-edge technology.
Technical risk assessments
In addition to its services, BRG delivers comprehensive technical risk assessments for security, including the effects of weapons and the consequences of improvised explosive devices. It adeptly translates these complex challenges using engineering first principles into actionable solutions, including:
- Threat vulnerability risk assessment
- Blast effects analysis
- Structural resiliency studies
- Shelter-in-place and safe haven qualification studies
- Thermal effects analysis
- High-pressure test assessment
- Multi-hazard mitigation planning
Forging a resilient and secure future
Blast engineering and resistance are critical to a plethora of sectors, including the military, civil defense, industrial safety and the protection of critical infrastructure. As these fields continue to evolve, and understanding of blast dynamics and materials science advances, so does the need for protection against intentional and accidental explosions.
For more information, visit blastresourcegroup.com.
