Abstract

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.

Highlights

  • Today, digital technologies constitute the basis for the dynamic development of our civilisation

  • This review of the literature focused on the possible uses of high power microwave (HPM) radiation absorbers in building products and structures

  • The attention was concentrated on four principle types of elements: claddings, concrete and mortar, small-sized elements, and paint coatings

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Summary

A Systematic Review of HPM Energy Absorbers for Building

Protection against the energy of HPM pulses can be achieved in two basic ways: by using radiationabsorbent materials (RAM) or artificial electromagnetic (EM) structures. If the object to be protected is a building, protection based on RAM is used. 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. W.; Różański, A.; Sobótka, M.; Trapko, T. A Systematic Review of HPM Energy Absorbers for Building.

Introduction
Claddings
Concrete and Mortar
Bricks and Hollow Masonry Units—Small-Sized Elements
Paint Coatings
Summary of Review
Findings
Implications for Practice

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