MATERIALS FOR DUST CONTROL OF ROADS AND AIRFIELDS IN THE THEATER OF OPERATIONS
Abstract
The present investigation had two objectives. One was the development of an effective multipurpose dust palliative suitable for immediate use at advanced military bases. The other had the long-range aim of exploring several agents and techniques for treating soils at various military installations for dust abatement and increased trafficability. One of the main requirements for the first objective was the compliance with the limitation that the maximum amount to be applied should not exceed 3 pounds of material per square yard. The primary short-range objective has been attained in that a product was developed which can be used in the present emergency and in compliance with the requirements of logistics, including the limitation of maximum amounts permissible. The product developed is a cationic emulsion of a solution of a thermoplastic polymer, a coumarone-indene resin, and a polar oil. The emulsion applied in the specified amount of 3 pounds per square yard provides effective protection against dust caused by air blasts as produced by aircraft, and against the effects of rain and of limited random traffic. Estimated product cost is within the range specified. The long-range objective has been accomplished to the extent that several systems were shown to give products useful in combating dust and increasing trafficability. Resinous systems, latex systems and bituminous systems were explored. One potentially useful approach to the long-range objective is to combine products of the resinous emulsion type with bituminous products compounded as compatible emulsions. Such blends of emulsions permit treatments of soils for a variety of purposes utilizing the beneficial effects of both types of treating agents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0820778
Entities
People
- C. A. Dallas
- F. S. Rostler
- W. R. Mitten