UGABE - Structural civil protection

The risk scenario of a terrorist attack is becoming increasingly important in modern, networked societies. If critical infrastructure fails, which is of great importance to the state community, sustained supply bottlenecks, significant disruptions to public safety or other dramatic consequences can occur.

The UGABE research study commissioned by the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance deals with the vulnerability of critical infrastructures under the effects of explosions. The great variety of designs and materials used is a challenge here. The effectiveness of various structural protection measures is determined in experimental tests.

On the one hand, protective measures such as protective walls, metal barriers and planting are tested. The protective measures taken should not only reduce the intensity of the air shock wave, but should also be suitable for integration into the urban design concept. On the other hand, the weak points of unreinforced buildings are shown in blasting tests and various built-in protective measures to reduce the susceptibility to damage are examined.

Funded by: Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe) (BBK)