Patent ID: 7448169
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: E04H,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for constructing a ballistic resistant tower comprises the steps of: a. forming a tower ring for a ballistic resistant tower comprising an interior side, an upper end, and a lower end, wherein the tower ring further comprises b. welding a ballistic resistant stub to a structural ring on a ballistic resistant enclosure, wherein the ballistic resistant enclosure comprises a hatch for permitting entry of personnel into the ballistic resistant enclosure; c. constructing an embedment ring with a plurality of perforations, wherein the embedment ring is adapted to support a dynamic load and an impulse load of at least 24 psi for 5 milliseconds; d. securing the embedment ring to a foundation; e. securing at least one tower ring on the embedment ring using a slip ring, wherein the slip ring assures alignment of the tower ring with the embedment ring; f. slipping the ballistic resistant stub into the interior side and the upper end of the tower ring; and g. welding the ballistic resistant stub to the interior side of the tower ring.