Has the consultant demonstrated innovative solutions to blast problems?
A one-size-fits-all approach seldom provides the most cost-effective solution: a consultant must be willing to adapt and innovate to meet the constraints associated with projects, such as material availability, budget limitations, and access to work areas. Even if complete protection cannot be achieved within the client’s budget, many times there are simple and cost-effective approaches that can greatly reduce the effect of a blast, both in terms of structural consequences and lethality. The consultant must often work with the client through this process, as blast-resistant design is quite different from the conventional design process where loads, structural resistance, and safety factors have all been standardized.
