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AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorsSteven L. Larson, Charles A. Weiss JR., Joe G. Tom, Philip G. Malone, Edward J. Fransen
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A backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles generally includes a support structure having an inclined surface and a projectile trapping medium disposed on the inclined surface. The projectile trapping medium may be either a resilient granular ballistic medium or a combination of a ballistic medium with a hydrated super absorbent polymer (SAP) gel. Preferably, the support structure is made of a shock absorbing, foamed, fiber-reinforced concrete, such as SACON®. In embodiments, the support structure also includes an enclosure. Additives may also be mixed into the projectile trapping medium to control alkalinity and prevent leaching of heavy metals.
A backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles traveling along a line of fire, said backstop comprising:
A backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles traveling along a line of fire, said backstop comprising:
A method of forming a backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles traveling along a line of fire, comprising the steps of:
A method of forming a backstop for decelerating and trapping projectiles traveling along a line of fire, comprising the steps of:
A medium for decelerating and trapping projectiles fired thereinto, said medium comprising:
A method of forming a medium for decelerating and trapping projectiles fired thereinto, comprising the steps of:
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