Lightweight flood panel and flood barrier system using same
AssigneeBoynton Beach Panel Inc.
InventorsBrandan Gill, Tiffany Largey
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Abstract
A lightweight flood panel includes a frame defining a central void, a lightweight core (e.g., hexagonal cell honeycomb or fiber-reinforced closed cell foam) disposed in the void, and fiberglass sides covering the assembly. The frame provides perimeter support and includes holes for fastening units. A method of manufacture involves adhesively assembling the components under vacuum. A flood barrier system uses multiple such panels secured in series with gaskets and fastening units, each fastening unit including a bolt, adjustment knob, washer, and rivet nut or anchor for water-tight installation across gaps between structures to resist hydrostatic pressure and impacts.
Claims8
A flood panel for a flood barrier system, comprising:
- a frame defining a central void, the frame extending around a perimeter of the lightweight flood panel and configured to provide structural support;
- a core disposed within the central void of the frame;
- a first side and a second side, each formed of fiberglass comprising woven glass fibers in a cured resin, the first side and the second side being substantially parallel and spaced apart to cover the frame and the core, defining a thickness of the flood panel;
- wherein the core comprises a laminate foam core formed of a fiber-reinforced closed cell foam, with layers of woven fiberglass distributed throughout the closed cell foam and oriented parallel to the first side and the second side.
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