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Multi-functional layered structure having structural and radiation shielding attributesA cosmic and solar radiation shielding structure that also has structural attributes is comprised of three layers. The first layer is 30-42 percent by volume of ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene fibers, 18-30 percent by volume of graphite fibers, and a remaining percent by volume of an epoxy resin matrix. The second layer is approximately 68 percent by volume of UHMW polyethylene fibers and a remaining percent by volume of a polyethylene matrix. The third layer is a ceramic material.
Document ID
20110000806
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Kaul, Raj K.
Barghouty, Abdulnasser Fakhri
Penn, Benjamin G.
Hulcher, Anthony Bruce
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 21, 2010
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-7,855,157
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-12/142,220

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