Modular blast-resistant panel system for reinforcing existing structures
First Claim
1. A blast-resistant panel assembly adapted to be operably engaged with an existing structural element to protect the existing structural element from an applied force, the panel assembly comprising:
- a first ballistic-resistant composite panel;
a second ballistic-resistant composite panel disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first ballistic-resistant composite panel;
an energy absorbing core operably engaged between the first ballistic-resistant composite panel and the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy absorbing core being formed of a pulverizable material suspended in a matrix material that is configured to pulverize into smaller components in response to the applied force and thereby absorb at least a portion of the applied force; and
an energy deflecting panel operably engaged with the second ballistic-resistant composite panel and configured to crack in response to the applied force and deflect the applied force away from the existing structural element.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a blast-resistant reinforcement assembly and/or system for engaging a surface of an existing structure to protect the structure from an applied force, such as an explosive detonation. The assembly includes one or more energy absorbing panels that may be attached to the structure. The energy absorbing panels include a core material configured to absorb some portion of the applied force by pulverizing in response to the applied force. In some embodiments, the energy absorbing panels also include one or more ballistic-resistant composite panels configured to protect the core material and the underlying existing structure from debris. Some embodiments further provide one or more energy deflecting panels engaged with the plurality of energy absorbing panels so as to be disposed between the energy absorbing panels and the location of the applied force for at least partially deflecting the applied force.
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24 Claims
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1. A blast-resistant panel assembly adapted to be operably engaged with an existing structural element to protect the existing structural element from an applied force, the panel assembly comprising:
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a first ballistic-resistant composite panel; a second ballistic-resistant composite panel disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first ballistic-resistant composite panel; an energy absorbing core operably engaged between the first ballistic-resistant composite panel and the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy absorbing core being formed of a pulverizable material suspended in a matrix material that is configured to pulverize into smaller components in response to the applied force and thereby absorb at least a portion of the applied force; and an energy deflecting panel operably engaged with the second ballistic-resistant composite panel and configured to crack in response to the applied force and deflect the applied force away from the existing structural element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A blast-resistant panel assembly adapted to be operably engaged with an existing structural element to protect the existing structural element from an applied force, the panel assembly comprising:
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a first ballistic-resistant composite panel; a second ballistic-resistant composite panel disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first ballistic-resistant composite panel; an energy absorbing core operably engaged between the first ballistic-resistant composite panel and the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy absorbing core being formed of a pulverizable material suspended in a matrix material that is configured to pulverize into smaller components in response to the applied force and thereby absorb at least a portion of the applied force; and an energy deflecting panel operably engaged with the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy deflecting panel comprising a sacrificial material that cracks in response to the applied force, the sacrificial material being selected from the group consisting of;
granite;
quartz composite;
steel;
aluminum;
manganese;
ceramic;
fiber reinforced polymer material comprising a fiber component disposed substantially within a resin component; and
combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A blast-resistant panel assembly adapted to be operably engaged with an existing structural element to protect the existing structural element from an applied force, the panel assembly comprising:
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a first ballistic-resistant composite panel; a second ballistic-resistant composite panel disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first ballistic-resistant composite panel; an energy absorbing core operably engaged between the first ballistic-resistant composite panel and the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy absorbing core being formed of a syntactic foam material or a pulverizable material suspended in a matrix material; and an energy deflecting panel operably engaged with the second ballistic-resistant composite panel, the energy deflecting panel comprising a plurality of substantially rigid particles at least partially suspended in a substantially elastic matrix such that the applied force is at least partially deflected by a movement of the plurality of substantially rigid particles within the substantially elastic matrix in response to the applied force. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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