Abstract: The invention relates to a composite armor comprising multiple isolated reactive charges in various shapes and in various configurations. Charges are reacted and dynamically pressurize ceramic elements to reinforce the armor and to disrupt the projectile penetration process. In one embodiment of the present invention an armor comprising a multitude of high tensile strength enclosures are arranged in a closely packed pattern. A ceramic element is disposed in each individual enclosure; a thin inter-layer of explosive material is disposed between the ceramic element and the enclosure's strike face. In a ballistic event, the explosive is set off by an incoming projectile and the ceramic element is thus pressurized and reinforced.

Abstract: A composite material plate comprising a plurality of hard ceramic stubs with silicon rich metal inclusions in a metal-ceramic, heterogeneous poly-phase matrix and a method of fabrication thereof comprising the steps of fabricating green ceramic stubs; densifying; optionally wrapping carbon fibers therearound and arranging the green ceramic stubs into a closely packed array with organic binder, pyrrolizing and Impregnating a silicon based metal matrix by reactive sintering.

Abstract: Composite materials in various shapes and sizes and in various configurations for use in ballistic armor confined in cylindrical and dome shaped enclosures; held under pressure to increase the impact absorption factor. An armor comprising an auxiliary layer disposed in front thereof at a determined distance wherein said layer comprises pre-stressed members arranged in a spacious pattern. A method is proposed for manufacturing of pre-stressed structure and armor by expanding the cavity into which ceramic materials are inserted so that pressure is applied to the ceramic materials.

Abstract: A Hollow lightweight panel made of high tensile strength rigid material. The panel comprises multiple parallel elongated cavities. The cavities are sealed and pressurized with gas. The gas pressure acts to resist any deformation of the panel and thereby reinforces and stabilizes the structure. The panel is suitable for use as structural element in aircraft, spacecraft and road vehicles. The panel is especially effective as armor element, as a lightweight backing for hard layers and as rigid under belly and side panels where required to be resistant to bomb and mine blasts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite armor comprising multiple isolated reactive charges in various shapes and in various configurations. Charges are reacted and dynamically pressurize ceramic elements to reinforce the armor and to disrupt the projectile penetration process. In one embodiment of the present invention an armor comprising a multitude of high tensile strength enclosures are arranged in a closely packed pattern. A ceramic element is disposed in each individual enclosure; a thin inter-layer of explosive material is disposed between the ceramic element and the enclosure's strike face. In a ballistic event, the explosive is set off by an incoming projectile and the ceramic element is thus pressurized and reinforced.

Abstract: Composite materials in various shapes and sizes and in various configurations for use in ballistic armor confined in cylindrical and dome shaped enclosures; held under pressure to increase the impact absorption factor. An armor comprising an auxiliary layer disposed in front thereof at a determined distance wherein said layer comprises pre-stressed members arranged in a spacious pattern. A method is proposed for manufacturing of pre-stressed structure and armor by expanding the cavity into which ceramic materials are inserted so that pressure is applied to the ceramic materials.

Abstract: A composite material plate comprising a plurality of hard ceramic stubs with silicon rich metal inclusions in a metal-ceramic, heterogeneous poly-phase matrix and a method of fabrication thereof comprising the steps of fabricating green ceramic stubs; densifying; optionally wrapping carbon fibers therearound and arranging the green ceramic stubs into a closely packed array with organic binder, pyrrolizing and Impregnating a silicon based metal matrix by reactive sintering.