Buoyant Concrete for Ocean Construction and Flotation.
Abstract
The report summarizes an investigation of buoyant concretes containing lightweight, non-absorbent glass nodules as the major aggregate constituent. Specimens (3 x 6 inch cylinders) from thirty-five different batches of concrete were tested for workability, strength, density, and absorption. The glass nodules were tested to implosion. Mix design curves and cost estimates were determined. The strength and wet density of this concrete ranged from 130 psi to 1,760 psi and 42 pcf to 77 pcf, respectively; the hydrostatic strength of the nodules was approximately 60 psi. Impregnating this concrete with polymer produced strengths of 1,670 psi to 5,040 psi and densities of 60 pcf to 75 pcf. The results indicate that this concrete can be used as a low-cost ($0.10 to 0.20 per pound of buoyancy) buoyant filler material for ocean applications in which low-strength (150 psi) is permissible. (Author, modified-PL)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0744922
Entities
People
- Harold M. Kusano
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center