Utilising the benefits of high performance steels (HPS) and infill materials for critical infrastructure protection (CIP) against extreme loads

该项目将对结构元件在冲击和爆炸载荷作用下的行为提供更好的理解。结构工程界将受益于最先进的知识，而一般社会将受益于关键基础设施的安全性提高，这将提供更大的安全保障，防止物质和经济损失。这个项目是在ARC发现项目的第一个首席和合作伙伴调查员完成的工作的基础上进行的。这也直接关系到作为ARC（安全澳大利亚研究网络）一部分的第二首席研究员所进行的研究。

This project will provide an improved understanding of the behaviour of structural elements subjected to impact and blast loads. The structural engineering community will benefit from the state of the art knowledge whilst the general community will benefit from the increased safety of critical infrastructure which will provide greater security against physical and financial losses. This project extends on work conducted by the first Chief and Partner Investigator in a completed ARC Discovery Project. It is also directly related to research being carried out by the Second Chief Investigator as part of the ARC, Research Network for a Secure Australia.