In 1985, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) created an anti-ram standard for protecting its embassies. The standard was designed to stop a medium-duty, single-unit truck and accounted for three levels of blast penetration. “Anti-ram barriers are typically used around government buildings, infrastructure facilities, military installations, or any other location where terrorist activity is a […]
Archives for May 2009
Oberstar Visits TTI
In a historic meeting between the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and TTI leaders, Rep. James Oberstar arrived in College Station last month for a tour, saying “TTI creates a forum where ideas can clash.” Called “Mr. Transportation” by Rep. Chet Edwards, who arranged the visit, Oberstar often mentions TTI’s research […]