Foam over Air Inflatable Structure Feasibility Study

Abstract

A study has been conducted to determine the feasibility and practicality of using dual- wall air inflatable sections as forms upon which can be constructed and fabricated a rigid foam shell that will be self- supporting and capable of withstanding cer- tain conditions of environmental stress such as wind and snow loading. The study also provided for the acquisition and com- pilation of data regarding equipment, tools, materials, mold releases, protective coatings and structural design. These data were compiled from laboratory studies, literature from industry, personal interviews and practical experience in applying rigid foams in various situations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0780518

Entities

People

  • Alvin Smith
  • Larry E. Craig

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Bending Moments
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coatings
  • Construction
  • Data Acquisition
  • Engineering
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Inflatable Structures
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Photographs
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Protective Coatings

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