Abstract: An automated smart system for forming a blast resistant structure comprises one or more remote blast sensors connected to at least one actuator arranged to actively deform a panel of the structure from an initial configuration to a curved configuration in response to sensing a blast.

Abstract: A protective panel takes the form of a cement mortar panel made of cement mortar containing metal fibres and, optionally, polymer fibres. A core volume of the panel is reinforced by a network of 3D wire cells. The network of 3D wire cells may be defined by multiple layers of metal mesh that are fixedly connected or integrated together. Such protective panels are capable of resisting fire, explosion and/or blast impact.