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blast-resistant door

blast-resistant door

A steel door which has been fabricated to resist dynamic stresses caused by blast pressures up to 3,000 lb per sq in. (211 kg per sq cm).
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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“The unique performance profile of polycarbonate compared to competitive glazing alternatives available in the market makes it an ideal choice for blast-resistant door lites and window applications for enhanced protection of the building envelope.”
Portafeu sells fire-rated flame-retardant, firebreak and blast-resistant doors to commercial and residential customers.
But now the 21-year-old business, which employs 30 staff, is working on prototypes for bomb blast-resistant doors and counters in a bid to launch them this autumn.
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