Investigation of Chemical Binders for Beach Sand.
Abstract
An additive was sought for seawater such that the mixture could be sprayed on beach sand to make a trafficable crust for amphibious warfare operations. None met all requirements, but a proprietary polysiocyanate met most. It could not be premixed with seawater, but it penetrated seawater-wet sand and produced a 6-inch-thick crust of 100 psi compressive strength in one hour at a cost of $8 to $10 for materials per square foot of sand stabilized. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA070857
Entities
People
- Richard Lorenzana
- Sylvio Tuccillo
- Thorndyke Roe Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center