Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a structure that comprises at least one layer of air beams that define an interior space of the structure wherein laterally adjacent air beams are configured to laterally abut each other. Optionally the structure comprises at least a first layer of a plurality of air beams and a second layer of a second plurality of air beams, wherein the second layer is positioned adjacent to and interior to the first layer for defining an interior space of the protective structure. A structure with laterally abutting air beams may better protect the occupants and contents within the structure from the effects of an explosion. Constructing a structure with at least two layers of air beams may provide a stiffer structure as compared to a structure that is constructed from a single layer of air beams.
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
E04B 1/92 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers
E04C 3/28 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of materials not covered by groups
E04C 3/46 - Arched girders or portal frames of materials not covered by groups Arched girders or portal frames of a combination of two or more materials
E04C 5/20 - Auxiliary parts for reinforcements, e.g. connectors, spacers, stirrups of other material than metal or with only additional metal parts, e.g. concrete or plastics spacers with metal binding wires
E04H 15/20 - Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
E04H 15/44 - Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type
E04H 9/06 - Structures arranged in, or forming part of, buildings
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a structure that comprises at least one layer of air beams that define an interior space of the structure wherein laterally adjacent air beams are configured to laterally abut each other. Optionally the structure comprises at least a first layer of a plurality of air beams and a second layer of a second plurality of air beams, wherein the second layer is positioned adjacent to and interior to the first layer for defining an interior space of the protective structure. A structure with laterally abutting air beams may better protect the occupants and contents within the structure from the effects of an explosion. Constructing a structure with at least two layers of air beams may provide a stiffer structure as compared to a structure that is constructed from a single layer of air beams.
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume fillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
F41H 5/24 - ArmourArmour platesShields for stationary use, e.g. fortifications
E04H 9/04 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against air-raid or other war-like actions
E04H 9/14 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against other dangerous influences, e.g. tornadoes, floods
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Air beam system for an air beam structure for shielding against airborne projectiles
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume fillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
E04H 15/20 - Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
E04H 9/04 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against air-raid or other war-like actions
E04H 9/14 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against other dangerous influences, e.g. tornadoes, floods
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume fillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
Kits for assembling a protective building structure that is resistant to and protects occupants from overhead ordinance detonations, are provided. The kits comprise modular parts for assembling an overhead protective building structure that can be packaged for delivery and assembly in a field location. The kits have self-contained mechanisms for facilitating assembly of the kits with limited construction resources. A pivoting support frame permits the panel members to pivot from a vertical position for filling the panel members with fill material, to a horizontal position on the support frame, to thereby form the overhead cover. Self-raising means are also included in the kits to lift and vertically position the overhead cover along supporting stanchions positioned at each end of the support frame.
E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
E04G 21/14 - Conveying or assembling building elements
E04H 9/04 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against air-raid or other war-like actions
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Kit for assembling a building structure resistant to overhead ordinance detonations
Kits for assembling a protective building structure that is resistant to and protects occupants from overhead ordinance detonations, are provided. The kits comprise modular parts for assembling an overhead protective building structure that can be packaged for delivery and assembly in a field location. The kits have self-contained mechanisms for facilitating assembly of the kits with limited construction resources. A pivoting support frame permits the panel members to pivot from a vertical position for filling the panel members with fill material, to a horizontal position on the support frame, to thereby form the overhead cover. Self-raising means are also included in the kits to lift and vertically position the overhead cover along supporting stanchions positioned at each end of the support frame.
E04B 1/34 - Extraordinary structures, e.g. with suspended or cantilever parts supported by masts or tower-like structures enclosing elevators or stairsFeatures relating to the elastic stability
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume tillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
E04H 9/00 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate
F41H 5/24 - ArmourArmour platesShields for stationary use, e.g. fortifications
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume tillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
E04H 9/00 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate
A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume tillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants.
E04H 9/00 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate
An apparatus for connecting an attachment and an air beam comprising a hug strap attached to a hug strap pad, the hug strap adapted to connect with the attachment, and the hug strap pad adapted to attach to the air beam. A method of securing an attachment to an air beam comprising providing an air beam, attaching a hug strap to a hug strap pad, securing the hug strap pad (with the hug strap attached) to the air beam, and securing the attachment to the hug strap.
E04G 11/04 - Forms, shutterings, or falsework for making walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs for structures of spherical, spheroid or similar shape, or for cupola structures of circular or polygonal horizontal or vertical sectionInflatable forms
E04H 15/20 - Tents or canopies, in general inflatable, e.g. shaped, strengthened or supported by fluid pressure
E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
