Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Consulting Services in Glendale, CA
Founded in 1945, Karagozian & Case (K&C) is a globally recognized science and engineering consulting firm with over 75 years of experience solving complex technical challenges. Our expertise spans protective design, high-fidelity physics-based modeling, applied research, and software development for defense, aerospace, energy, and infrastructure industries. We combine proprietary computational tools with advanced material testing to deliver innovative solutions for blast resistance, structural integrity, and security threats.Our team of licensed engineers and scientists collaborates with government agencies, universities, and private sector clients to develop validated designs and cutting-edge technologies. With facilities in California and Australia, we provide tailored engineering services supported by decades of field-tested experience and peer-reviewed research.
Services
Protective Design
Modeling and Simulation
Applied Research
Software Development
Prototyping
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of specialized expertise in blast effects and protective design.
- Our proprietary FEMFRE meshfree computational solver enables high-fidelity physics-based modeling.
- We conduct full-scale live blast testing and material characterization at our California facilities.
- Our team includes licensed structural, mechanical, and civil engineers with DoD project experience.
- We develop industry-standard software tools used by the U.S. Department of Defense and allies.
What people say
Unmatched abilities
Most professional and capable contractors
Preferred blast consultant
Exceptional technical expertise
Highly responsive service
Services
Protective Design
We engineer blast-resistant and progressive collapse-resistant structures using physics-based modeling and full-scale testing. Our solutions meet DoD and international standards for anti-terrorism protection. Services include threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, and validated design of protective systems for government and commercial facilities.
Modeling and Simulation
Our high-fidelity physics-based simulations model blast effects, debris dynamics, and structural responses. We utilize proprietary FEMFRE software and commercial codes for coupled multi-physics analysis. Applications include weapon effects, fire dynamics, and nuclear weapons effects modeling for defense and industrial clients.
Applied Research
We conduct dynamic material characterization from benchtop to full-scale testing. Services include ballistic impact testing, high-strain rate experiments, and development of novel protective materials. Our California laboratories support DoD collaborations and industry R&D partnerships for advanced armor and structural systems.
Software Development
We develop specialized software for blast analysis, curtain wall modeling, and security assessments. Products include SMART augmented reality software for threat mitigation and FEMFRE meshfree solver for DoD applications. Our tools combine realism with practical engineering solutions for extreme environments.
Prototyping
Our manufacturing division creates transparent armored windows, anti-ram bollards, and blast-resistant systems. We provide full lifecycle support from concept development to qualification testing. Clients include DHS for vehicle protection kits and defense contractors for lightweight armor solutions.
Questions
What industries does Karagozian & Case serve?
We primarily serve defense, aerospace, energy, government infrastructure, and commercial construction sectors with specialized engineering solutions.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we provide services globally, with projects in the Middle East, Asia, and Australia through our local office.
What makes your blast analysis unique?
Our proprietary FEMFRE solver and 75+ years of live test data provide unparalleled accuracy in predicting blast effects and structural responses.
Can you handle classified projects?
We maintain appropriate security clearances and facilities to support classified defense and government programs.
Do you offer software licensing?
Selected tools like FEMFRE are available to DoD agencies, with commercial licensing options under development.
What testing capabilities do you have?
Our California labs support live blast testing, dynamic material characterization, and full-scale validation of protective systems.
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