| Blast-Resistant Window Concepts |
JUL 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
William S. Strickland; Mark Anderson; Dov Dover; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL
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 | Terrorist bombs threaten American civilians and military personnel both at home and abroad. Analysis of data from previous terror attacks indicates the largest number of injuries result from projected glass shards from shattered windows and facades. Three key issues have led to increased interest in new window materials as well as changes in building design codes: (1) actual terror attacks, (2) the threat of future terror attacks, and (3) monetary ... |
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| Bonded Fly Ash: A Low-Energy Replacement for Portland Cement Concrete to Improve Resistance to Chem-Bio Intrusion |
OCT 2002 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The paper discusses the background of cementitious materials, and generally compares natural (Pozzolanic) cement to manufactured (Portland) cement. Fly ash is discussed as a common Pozzolan, and in particular, the low- energy requirement for fly ash as compared to Portland cement. Also, photomicrographs of fly ash particles and of chemically bonded fly ash are compared to a photomicrograph of Portland cement particles and a photograph of Portland cement concrete to ... |
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| Sealed Window Glazing System for Chemical Biological Protected Space Applications |
OCT 2002 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Dov Dover; Mark Anderson; Richard N. Vickers; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALLAFB FL GULF COAST DIV
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| Recent world events have drawn attention to threats that extend beyond deployed forces to the civilian population. In the recent Gulf War, several specific threats were highlighted for both U.S. military forces and Israeli civilians. The most obvious threat to civilians in that conflict was explosive. Less obvious, but even more potentially dangerous, was the threat of chemical-biological weapons of mass destruction. The key in "protective design" is to define ... |
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| Recent Advances in Matting Technology for Military Runways |
JUL 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Dov Dover; Mark Anderson; Randall W. Brown; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| Following a historical overview of the military use of mats on runways, taxiways, aprons, and parking areas, this paper discusses common matting systems, which fall into two general categories: structural matting and foreign-object-damage (FOD) covers. Structural matting, such as AM-2, is used to increase the runway's structural support when the surface is otherwise inadequate. FOD covers, such as folded fiberglass mats (FFMs), are used on surfaces that are adequate structurally, ... |
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| Active Water Explosion Suppression System |
JUN 2002 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Steven Wells; Dov Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALLAFB FL GULF COAST DIV
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