The Modular Ballistic Protection System

The Modular Ballistic Protection System, developed in the AEWC laboratories in partnership with the US Natick Army Soldier RD&E Center, was named by the American Composites Manufacturers Association as winner of two of the composites industry’s highest awards in 2007.

Blast Resistant Wood Structures

AEWC in partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers R & D Center has developed blast-resistant structures with coated wood framing members, panels and subassemblies. These blast-resistant materials are economically coated to enhance the construction material’s ductility and energy dissipation capacity.

Rigidified Inflatable Composite Arches

In partnership with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD & E Center, researchers at AEWC have developed a novel rigidified, inflatable composite arch that acts as both formwork and structural reinforcement for a variety of applications including short and medium span bridges,  temporary buildings, underground storage facilities, tunnels, overpasses, and hangers.

FRP Glulam Bridges

AEWC has worked extensively over a period of years developing models and design specifications for FRP-glulam bridges; evaluating the durability of FRP-glulam bridges through material level and full scale testing; and constructing, evaluating and monitoring FRP-glulam bridges. 

Mark V Patrol Boat 

Disaster Resistant Panels

Soon after Hurricane Andrew caused $20 billion in damages and havoc in Florida, AEWC researchers began exploring ways to safeguard buildings from natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. They focused on easy-to-manufacture, inexpensive construction panels which would provide improved resistance to hurricanes and other natural disasters.