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Australia Launches Collaborative Research On Bomb-Protected Buildings

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Friday, August 8th, 2008

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Australia launched a new collaborative research program between the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the University of Adelaide to better protect of buildings against bomb attacks. The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, Aug.5 announced the three-year research program that will evaluate and develop materials and engineering solutions to minimize the effects of terrorist explosions aimed at civilian and military facilities. "The outcomes of this joint research will greatly improve the strength of Australia's critical infrastructure,"…

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