Abstract:
Constraining bands of high strength and low weight used for resistant containers able to receive explosive articles such as bombs and grenades and to minimize damage in the event of an explosion. These bands comprise at least one network of fiber having a tenacity of at least about 10 g/d and a tensile modulus of at least 200 g/d, at least about 50 weight percent of said fiber being placed along the length of said band, said bands being interrupted across the length thereof to create two ends, each of said ends comprising at least one integral loop. Application to protection of aircrafts in flight.
Abstract:
Blast resistant and blast directing container assemblies (11, 12, 13) for receiving explosive articles and preventing or minimizing damage in the event of an explosion. The container assembly (11, 12, 13) comprises a container of blast resistant material and a blast mitigating material (14) located within the container. The container is collapsible for storage when empty. The container assemblies have utility in aircraft, where weight is an important consideration, as cargo holders or containment devices in the passenger cabin. They also are useful as transport devices for hazardous materials such as gunpowder and explosives, e.g., bombs and grenades.
Abstract:
Blast resistant and blast directing containers, as well as doors and closures therefor, for receiving explosive articles and preventing or minimizing damage in the event of an explosion. The container comprises at least three nested bands of material wherein the bands are oriented relative to one another to substantially enclose a volume and to form a container wall having a thickness substantially equivalent to the sum of the thicknesses of at least two of the bands. The containers have utility as cargo holders, particularly in aircraft where weight is an important consideration, and as transport devices for hazardous materials such as gunpowder and explosives, e.g., bombs and grenades.
Abstract:
Constraining bands of high strength and low weight used for resistant containers able to receive explosive articles such as bombs and grenades and to minimize damage in the event of an explosion. These bands comprise at least one network of fiber having a tenacity of at least about 10 g/d and a tensile modulus of at least 200 g/d, at least about 50 weight percent of said fiber being placed along the length of said band, said bands being interrupted across the length thereof to create two ends, each of said ends comprising at least one integral loop. Application to protection of aircrafts in flight.
Abstract:
Improved, flexible articles of manufacture comprising a plurality of first flexible layers arranged in a first portion of said article, each of first layers consisting essentially of fibers, the fibers of each of said flat layers comprising fibers having a tensile modulus of at least about 300 g/denier and a tenacity of at least about 15 g/denier and a plurality of second flexible layers arranged in a second portion of said article, each of said second flexible layers comprising fibers, the resistance to displacement of fibers in each of said second flexible layers being greater than the resistance to displacement of fibers in each of said first flexible layers.
Abstract:
Blast resistant and blast directing container assemblies (11, 12, 13) for receiving explosive articles and preventing or minimizing damage in the event of an explosion. The container assembly (11, 12, 13) comprises a container of blast resistant material and a blast mitigating material (14) located within the container. The container is collapsible for storage when empty. The container assemblies have utility in aircraft, where weight is an important consideration, as cargo holders or containment devices in the passenger cabin. They also are useful as transport devices for hazardous materials such as gunpowder and explosives, e.g., bombs and grenades.
Abstract:
Blast resistant and blast directing containers, as well as doors and closures therefor, for receiving explosive articles and preventing or minimizing damage in the event of an explosion. The container comprises at least three nested bands of material wherein the bands are oriented relative to one another to substantially enclose a volume and to form a container wall having a thickness substantially equivalent to the sum of the thicknesses of at least two of the bands. The containers have utility as cargo holders, particularly in aircraft where weight is an important consideration, and as transport devices for hazardous materials such as gunpowder and explosives, e.g., bombs and grenades.
Abstract:
A composite having a plurality of filaments arranged in a fibrous web that is held together in a unitary structure by a domain matrix. The domain matrix comprises a plurality of matrix islands that individually connect, or bond, at least two filaments, to thereby hold the filaments in a unitary structure. Portions of the filament lengths within the unitary structure are free of matrix islands, causing the domain matrix to be discontinuous. The composite possesses a greater flexibility than coated structures. The composite may be formed into cross-plied structures. A method of making the composite is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A composite having a plurality of filaments arranged in a fibrous web that is held together in a unitary structure by a domain matrix. The domain matrix comprises a plurality of matrix islands that individually connect, or bond, at least two filaments, to thereby hold the filaments in a unitary structure. Portions of the filament lengths within the unitary structure are free of matrix islands, causing the domain matrix to be discontinuous. The composite possesses a greater flexibility than coated structures. The composite may be formed into cross-plied structures. A method of making the composite is also disclosed.