The FRC Blast Barrier System shields structures or other assets from damage due to bombs or other improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The system is particularly suitable for protecting buildings from car or truck bombs such as may be used in a terrorist attack. It is equally applicable to any site requiring protection from ground level or low level explosive attack

Moreover, extremely large barriers are very difficult and time consuming to fabricate and erect, making it impractical to provide blast protection from vehicle threats to existing structures. Finally, massive barriers are not aesthetically and architecturally harmonious with the vast majority of sites. The necessity to mar the appearance and functionality of sites to protect them from terrorism can be considered a victory for the terrorist. Clearly, a more practical means of blast protection is required in the struggle against worldwide terrorism.

The FRC Blast Barrier System consists of a series of above and below ground sections constructed entirely or in part of a multilayered fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite laminate. This material, originally developed for use in lightweight armor for military vehicles, is similar to fiberglass in that it consists of a woven fabric which is infused with a resin. A 10' by 15' by 8" section of the composite blast protection material will weigh approximately 1200 lbs. per lineal foot and is easily handled by conventional means in close proximity to streets and sidewalks. In addition, the size and weight of conventional barrier construction makes it extremely difficult or in some instances impossible to install. Clearly, FRC's enabling technology provides a multitude of benefits for the protection of people, buildings and assets. Other conventional construction materials require much thicker and heavier solutions for similar protection capabilities.

Benefits:
• The barrier can be constructed either on site or prefabri-cated rather than cast-in-place, and requires no form work.
• Sections are deployable and easily handled, since the weight of the barrier is manageable using conventional construction and installation equipment.
• Since the barrier absorbs and deflects the explosive blast energy, the building or asset is protected from the blast load, consequently building design is simplified.
• Costs are reduced compared to the expense of "hardening" a building to withstand explosive blast overpressure, particularly when such "hardening" efforts are not completely effective.
• Architecturally and aesthetically pleasing deployment of the barrier allows staggered rather than continuous wall installation.
• The barrier can simultaneously function as a security perimeter for the building or campus eliminating the need for other fencing or wall systems.
• The barrier is non-biodegradable and resistant to harsh chemicals, solvents, ultra-violet degradation, galvanic corrosion, and is highly damage tolerant.

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