Expedient Encapsulation: Protective Structural Coatings

Abstract

The focus of this effort is to identify and evaluate the performance of non-toxic coatings that can be readily applied to the interior of any shelter to provide a protective barrier against chemical and biological agent threats. A proof-of-concept study was performed using a commercially available water-based strippable coating applied to the interior of a portable office shed. The barrier polymer was assessed for its ability to significantly diminish the leakage rate of the structure when subjected to over-pressurization. The feasibility of the concept was clearly shown as the leakage rate was reduced by 69% over the uncoated structure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 16, 2004
Accession Number
ADA449558

Entities

People

  • Carrie A. Delcomyn
  • H. S. Maclean
  • Michael V. Henley

Organizations

  • Applied Research Associates (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Coatings
  • Collective Protection
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Ducts
  • Encapsulation
  • Environment
  • Materials
  • Military Facilities
  • Overpressure
  • Pressurization
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.