Composite armor panel
AssigneeUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsThomas D. Rockaway, Gerold A. Willing
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Abstract
A composite armor panels is comprised of a first layer, composed of a matrix of an elastomeric material and a crushed aggregate material, and a second backing layer. One or more geogrids can be included in the first layer of the armor panel to prevent the aggregate material from moving within the first layer. A method of making a composite armor panel includes exposing a mixture of elastomeric material and crushed aggregate material to elevated temperatures and pressures for predetermined time periods, such that a matrix of elastomeric material and crushed aggregate material is formed.
Claims20
A composite armor panel comprising:
- a first layer composed of a matrix of an elastomeric material and a crushed aggregate material;
- and
- a second backing layer.
A composite armor panel, comprising:
- a first layer composed of a matrix of rubber and crushed granite with one or more geogrids incorporated into the matrix;
- and
- a second backing layer.
A method of making a composite armor panel, comprising the steps of:
- creating a mixture of an amount of an elastomeric material and an amount of a crushed aggregate material;
- placing the mixture in a mold;
- exposing the mold to an elevated temperature and an elevated pressure for a predetermined time period, such that a matrix composed of the elastomeric material and the crushed aggregate material is formed;
- allowing the matrix to cool;
- and
- removing the matrix from the mold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.