Initial Feasibility Study of the Use of Polyurethane Foam in Conjunction with a Tension Structure as a Roof System

Abstract

A method of covering an octagon shaped area with a polyurethane roof supported on tension cables is discussed herein. The proposed roof structure is comprised primarily of a center supporting column, tension cables, compression ring, perimeter columns, and foam roof system. It was concluded from the material covered in this report that construction of this type of roof system is economically and structurally feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 17, 1970
Accession Number
ADA489016

Entities

People

  • Alvin Smith
  • Ted R. Colbert

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Moments
  • Bending Stress
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Compression
  • Construction
  • Diameters
  • Elastic Properties
  • Equations
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Models
  • Physical Properties
  • Polyurethanes
  • Scale Models
  • Structural Loads
  • Surface Roughness
  • Thermal Expansion

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