The threat of world terrorist has increased significantly as events around the world have shown.  Most human casualties are due to the collapse of buildings and debris generated by walls and windows.  Various governments are actively searching for methods to protect personnel in buildings from bomb threats. 

• Composites are ideal for many blast hardening and mitigating applications. The large strain capacities provide ductility with the addition of only fractions of a centimetre in additional member thickness.  Structural members that can be enhanced include, but are not limited to, walls, columns, beams, slabs and roof panels. 

• Many existing elements are designed only for gravity loads and are vulnerable to the reversing loads that cause eventual collapse in many blast solutions. The composites can be applied to provide the additional strengthening not inherent in gravity design. 

• An additional asset of composite systems, particularly the glass composite systems, is the toughness that is required to survive projectiles that are associated with blast loading. In addition to the toughness, the composite will also act to localize damage.

Due to the design requirements, desired level of blast protection and the sensitivity of the installations we provide an advice service in conjunction with our systems manufacturer Degussa.  Should you require any further information or assistance please contact us to arrange a joint presentation to discuss your requirements