Adhesives for Use Underwater

Abstract

An investigation was conducted into finding materials and procedures for mixing, applying, and curing rapid-setting epoxy adhesives under seawater. Separate formulations were developed for use at 5C and 20C. They were easily mixed and applied underwater from a plastic cartridge. A simple system of chemical heating was found to accelerate underwater curing, especially in cold waters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004938

Entities

People

  • J. B. Crilly
  • R. M. Staples
  • Richard W. Drisko

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Cables
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cold Water
  • Construction
  • Curing
  • Curing Agents
  • Engineering
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Excavation
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Resins
  • Underwater Construction
  • Underwater Structures

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.