A Systematic Review of HPM Energy Absorbers for Building Applications

Autor: Krzysztof Majcher, Michał Musiał, Wojciech Pakos, Adrian Różański, Maciej Sobótka, Tomasz Trapko
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 14, Iss 19, p 6061 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en14196061
Popis: A modern weapon, high power microwave (HPM) pulses, can have a profound effect on the quality of functioning of society as the use of this weapon can result in damage to or destruction of electronic equipment and computer and telecommunications systems, both military and civilian. Protection against the energy of HPM pulses can be achieved in two basic ways: by using radiation-absorbent materials (RAM) or artificial electromagnetic (EM) structures. If the object to be protected is a building, protection based on RAM is used. Hence, this literature review focuses on the possibilities of using HPM energy absorbers in building products and structures. Attention is concentrated on four basic types of elements: claddings, concrete and mortar, small-sized elements (bricks, hollow masonry units), and paint coatings. In each of the categories, examples of HPM radiation absorbers having a high potential to be combined with basic construction materials are given on the basis of the literature on the subject.
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