Disclosed is a shelter having a base having base buses; a frame having curves and beams supporting the curves. Each end of the curves are attached to corresponding base bus; each curve is composed of curved elements, the curved element has means for connecting a curve to another curve with a beam. The shelter further has a cable, which cable is for tightening and supporting the frame. Additionally, there is a curved element, and a use of a shelter as a shelter for aircrafts or as a sports hall.

A shielding system includes a plurality of transportable modules, wall panels, or pods that are connectable to form a containment area and to define a radiation barrier. Each of the plurality of transportable modules has a first radiation wall defining the containment area, a second radiation wall spaced apart from the second wall, and a radiation shielding fill material positioned between the first radiation shielding wall and the second radiation shielding wall. The radiation shielding fill material includes one of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) filling a portion of a void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall, or a non-Newtonian fluid completely filling the void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall. A quantity of the radiation shielding fill material is sufficient to substantially reduce measurable radiation level outside the containment area.

A shielding system includes a plurality of transportable modules, wall panels, or pods that are connectable to form a containment area and to define a radiation barrier. Each of the plurality of transportable modules has a first radiation wall defining the containment area, a second radiation wall spaced apart from the second wall, and a radiation shielding fill material positioned between the first radiation shielding wall and the second radiation shielding wall. The radiation shielding fill material includes one of a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) filling a portion of a void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall, or a non-Newtonian fluid completely filling the void between the first radiation wall and the second radiation wall. A quantity of the radiation shielding fill material is sufficient to substantially reduce measurable radiation level outside the containment area.

A small, heavy duty, transportable building having pre-manufactured panel assemblies made out of magnesium oxide for the floor, wall and roof that are quickly fastened together, on site, using common metal screws. All building materials are inorganic for extreme mold and mildew resistance. Furthermore, the building panels are configured and fastened together for inherent insulative fire and flood resistant properties. Commercial metal strut forms an economic protective perimeter around the magnesium oxide surface panels, and offer a fastening means to adjoining panels. The uses of the building (bunker, enclosure, shelter, shed, little-house, etc. . . . ) are myriad and not intended to be limited in usefulness. In addition, the building configurations and square footage options are limitless, single wide building ways, storied if desired. The design also allows manufacturing of the panel assemblies with common, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment. No crane is needed for building erection.

The present invention relates to an armoury assembly (100) for the protection of a structural material (115) and/or load-carrying element (85) having a longitudinal axis, wherein the armouiy assembly is provided longitudinally surrounding the structural material (115) and/or load-carrying element (85) to be protected, wherein the armouiy assembly (100) comprises at least two different layers, one being an energy-absorption matrix (20), the other layer (10) being made of a metal, an alloy or a fibre reinforced polymer having a thickness less than the energy-absorption matrix (20), wherein two or more longitudinal channels (30) are being provided to the armouiy assembly (100), wherein the channels (30) are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the structural material (115) and/or the load-carrying element (85).

A method according to one embodiment includes securing a first plurality of conductive sheets to a surface, applying a conductive tape to a first plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the first plurality of conductive sheets, and securing a second plurality of conductive sheets to the first plurality of conductive sheets without fully penetrating the first plurality of conductive sheets. In such an embodiment, each of a second plurality of joints between conductive sheets of the second plurality of conductive sheets is offset relative to the first plurality of joints.

A method and apparatus according to which a blast resistant shelter is assembled. The blast resistant shelter includes first and second structural members, a third structural member coupled to the first and second structural members, a first airway adjacent the third structural member, and a first blast panel pivotably mounted to the third structural member and adapted to pivot thereabout in response to a blast wave. In a first configuration, the first blast panel is detachably connected to a first portion of the blast resistant shelter and prevented from pivoting about the third structural member so that the first blast panel obstructs air flow through the first airway. In a second configuration, in response to the blast wave, the first blast panel is detached from the first portion of the blast resistant shelter and permitted to pivot about the third structural member to permit air flow through the first airway.

A method and apparatus according to which a blast resistant shelter is assembled. The blast resistant shelter includes first and second structural members, a third structural member coupled to the first and second structural members, a first airway adjacent the third structural member, and a first blast panel pivotably mounted to the third structural member and adapted to pivot thereabout in response to a blast wave. In a first configuration, the first blast panel is detachably connected to a first portion of the blast resistant shelter and prevented from pivoting about the third structural member so that the first blast panel obstructs air flow through the first airway. In a second configuration, in response to the blast wave, the first blast panel is detached from the first portion of the blast resistant shelter and permitted to pivot about the third structural member to permit air flow through the first airway.

The present invention refers to a mechanically activated cementitious composite for stopping the impact of firearms, which involved the designing of mixes of Portland Composite Cement PCC mechanically activated through high energy mechanical milling (HEM) with other ingredients, such as: Ordinary PCC Cement, fine sand, fibers, and polymeric additives, among other compounds, to prepare high-performance composite walls capable of stopping several calibers up to type 50 (typically loaded in Barret rifles). In accordance with Mexican and U.S. Standards for ballistic tests, which entail the approval of the concrete ballistic-resistant wall as long as it resists one impact with a 50 caliber Barret, the present invention allows the construction of composite walls (with dimensions of 40×40×15 cm) with mechanically activated cement and performance complying with the standards.

The present invention refers to a mechanically activated cementitious composite for stopping the impact of firearms, which involved the designing of mixes of Portland Composite Cement PCC mechanically activated through high energy mechanical milling (HEM) with other ingredients, such as: Ordinary PCC Cement, fine sand, fibers, and polymeric additives, among other compounds, to prepare high-performance composite walls capable of stopping several calibers up to type 50 (typically loaded in Barret rifles). In accordance with Mexican and U.S. Standards for ballistic tests, which entail the approval of the concrete ballistic-resistant wall as long as it resists one impact with a 50 caliber Barret, the present invention allows the construction of composite walls (with dimensions of 40×40×15 cm) with mechanically activated cement and performance complying with the standards.