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. 

In addition to superior blast resistance, benefits of these structures include:

• Cost-efficiencies
• Ease of assembly
• Environmental durability
• Rapid deployment
• High strength to weight ratios
• Protection from moisture absorption, termites, ants and biodegradation

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