RAPID PREPARATION OF QUICK-CURE RESIN TEST SITES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. PART 1. SOUTHEAST ASIA TEST PROGRAM
Abstract
Various types of load bearing and weather-resistant surfaces were fabricated in Southeast Asia (SEA) utilizing a quick-curing fiberglass reinforced resin system. These test sites were constructed to gain operational data in the use of this construction method when utilized in a remote environment under actual use conditions. Ten different types of sites were constructed as follows: sand ammo revetment stabilization, cargo storage, engine runup station, sand bag emplacement, pierced steel planking over-spray, roadway, heliport, Helicopter maintenance area, quonset hut joint sealing, and metal revetment joint sealing sites. In addition, a team of 10 Air Force personnel was trained to use the Rapid Site application equipment. Latex base soil stabilization material was also tested in SEA on sand. Prior to departure for SEA a 10-man LTV team was selected and trained, and specialized techniques were developed and tested. Other tests that were conducted included material toxicity, resistance to certain fluids, and rheological properties testing. A suitcase field laboratory was fabricated with equipment for determining stability, viscosity, gel time, active oxygen, and other material properties. The Rapid Site equipment operated continually under adverse environmental conditions encountered there (heat, humidity, sand, etc.) with no major problems. Inspection of the sites just prior to leaving revealed that all sites were performing their intended functions well, and were generally in very good condition. It is concluded that the Rapid Site System provides a very good solution to many of the various problems in remote locations like SEA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0808527
Entities
People
- Clarence Blakeley
- Francis Gifford
Organizations
- Vought