Inflation/Foam/Shotcrete System for Rapid Shelter Construction.

Abstract

This report discusses an inflation/foam/shotcrete system for constructing hardened shelters in the theater of operations. The method was found to be rapid and low-cost, with a low skill level requirement. Five hemispherical domes of varying sizes and foam thicknesses were constructed and tested to determine their resistance to fire, ballistics, and simulated burial. Costs, man-hours, and skill levels required for construction are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040789

Entities

People

  • A. Smith
  • D. Morse
  • G. R. Williamson
  • H. Barrett
  • M. Woratzeck

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Compressors
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Membranes
  • Polyurethanes
  • Shotcrete
  • Spray Guns
  • Technology Transfer

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