POLYMERIC FOAM COMPOSITE FOR VEHICLE ARRESTING SYSTEM

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention relate to composite materials for use as a vehicle arresting system (also referred to as an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS). Specific embodiments may use modified polymeric foams composites. The polymeric foams may include additives, coatings, combinations of both, or other features than render them useful for an EMAS. The polymeric foams may also have one or more modified surfaces that provide a protective crust. For example, the one or more surface may be modified by application of heat in order to help close the polymeric foam cells and/or to create an encapsulative surface. These features can provide enhanced weather resistance, fire resistance, moisture absorption, jet blast resistance, improve their energy absorbing properties, or other desired features.

主权项

1. A polymeric foam material configured for use in a vehicle arresting system, comprising:
one or more cores formed of a polymeric foam material; and a coating, encapsulation, or layer of protective material formed around the one or more cores.