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Modular blast-resistant panel system for reinforcing existing structures

  • US 7,980,165 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2007
  • Issued: 07/19/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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:

  • 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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