Alternative Theater of Operations Building Systems.
Abstract
This report documents the findings resulting from fabricating and erecting two prototype building systems--a fiberglass-reinforced paperboard building and a pipe-frame building system. The results indicate that the pipe-frame building concept has potential for use in the theater of operations (TO) if the required construction skills and materials are made more compatible with those expected to be available in the TO. The fiberglass-reinforced paperboard building has not weathered satisfactorily. The costs of both systems are reasonable compared to those of selected Army Facilities Components System facilities. This report also summarizes a study on development of new building concepts. It is believed that several of the concepts developed in the study can be developed into effective systems for use in a TO. Finally, this report presents the results of a performance inspection of an experimental foam/wood panelized building during its first year in service. The results indicate that the building has weathered satisfactorily except for rainwater seepage along the joints, which can be prevented by caulking along the joints. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042312
Entities
People
- A. M. Kao
- Jere Cook
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory