The Advanced Structures and Composites Center 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:
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Cost-efficiencies
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Ease of assembly
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Environmental durability
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Rapid deployment
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High strength to weight ratios
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Protection from moisture absorption, termites, ants and biodegradation
Factsheet
- High Performance Coated Lumber and Panels for use in Modular Blast Resistant Structures Poster
- Blast Resistant Wood Structures
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Graduate Students
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Anthony Dumais, Daniel Thomas, Nicolas Parlin, William Syron and Garrett Luszczki