Experimental Evaluation of Tank Barge Interim Repair Techniques.
Abstract
This report provides an extensive description of laboratory tests conducted on five tank barge interim repair types to determine their resistance to potential service environment stimuli. All repair types tested utilized epoxy material to achieve a measure of a adhesive and/or cohesive strength in combination with other repair materials that, in some cases, also, contributed to the overall repair strength. The five repair types were applied to simulated barge damage types and subjected to impact, hydrostatic pressure, chemical immersion, and heat testing procedures to determine the magnitude of each stimulus required to cause repair failure. The test results are used to rank the repairs in the order of their relative survivability for each test conducted. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 19, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA029038
Entities
People
- E. J. Loy
- J. W. Gerth
- R. B. Stonesifer
- R. D. Leis
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute