Aviation Security in Airport Development

ASIAD has been instigated by the Department for Transport in UK so as to incorporate into design development of airports, a blast resistance to counter the threat of terrorism.^[1] Components such as heat strengthened laminated glass, is used for windows, security barriers and the terminal facade.^[2]

Designs that are employed in ASIAD

• Bespoke structural bonding of frame to glass.
• Increasing the strength components for track and door running systems.
• Maintaining flexibility and ductility of door frame components.
• Restriction of projectile components when high forces of an explosive event occur.
• Increasing robustness of the drive motors, running gear and operating systems
• Incorporating various combinations of multi-laminated glass at varying thicknesses and with anti-shard glass properties.
• In-built sensors for reaction on forced opening, etc
• Blast resistant anti-jump runner systems.
• Toughened sensor controls
• Post blast retained structural barrier to restrain physical attack, unauthorized or forced entry or escape.^[3]

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