Protected structures are the sorts of structures that have to be given an acceptable
percentage of protection against various hazards especially terrorist attacks using
explosives. These sorts of structures include important structures such as embassies,
governmental buildings, etc.
The approach of designing these sorts of building varies from the traditional architecture
design process that depends on how far the architect can integrate both the functional and
the aesthetic values in his/her design concept, as a new criterion appeared that influenced
the traditional design process and offered it a new dimension that is "The protection
against terrorism".
The new design process has to be a joint responsibility between several specialists
(Urban designers, architects, material properties and civil engineers) each has a role
(technique) in reducing the effect of the threat on structure.
The aim of this paper is to present some of the new techniques using construction and
finishing materials that can offer a significant reduction in the effect of blast waves and
fragments without affecting the structure function or the user's psychology.