Evaluation of Flotation Materials Used in Recreational Boats.

Abstract

The effects of immersion, friability, freeze-thaw cycling and gasoline vapor on various plastic flotation materials is examined. Fresh water, salt water, bilge cleaner in water, and gasoline were used as immersion liquids. The materials tested included polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polystyrene, and polyurethane foams in a 1 to 4 pound per cubic foot density range. Test procedures for evaluating the immersion and gasoline vapor resistance of buoyancy materials are reported. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA039496

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Richards

Organizations

  • [Means, goals and clinical aims of physioradiological methods of examination.]

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Coast Guard
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Fluids
  • Fresh Water
  • Fuels
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins
  • Salt Water
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Insulation
  • United States

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.