A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
This research has investigated the development of material systems, construction specifications, and construction criteria for using foam wall systems to improve the military's readiness and return it to full functional capability following war or other catastrophic damage. The foam wall systems would be used to construct expedient facilities where there are no facilities or where the facilities are inadequate. They would also be used to repair or replace damaged base facilities. It was found that wood-faced, polyurethane form-core sandwich panels provide the best and most economical system for expedient facilities. The foam-core sandwich panel systems are best for construction in remote locations, because they can be constructed on-site with available labor. The construction criteria and specifications developed as a result of this research are appropriate for efficient construction of expedient facilities. (Author)
This research has investigated the development of material systems, construction specifications, and construction criteria for using foam wall systems to improve the military's readiness and return it to full functional capability following war or other catastrophic damage. The foam wall systems would be used to construct expedient facilities where there are no facilities or where the facilities are inadequate. They would also be used to repair or replace damaged base facilities. It was found that wood-faced, polyurethane form-core sandwich panels provide the best and most economical system for expedient facilities. The foam-core sandwich panel systems are best for construction in remote locations, because they can be constructed on-site with available labor. The construction criteria and specifications developed as a result of this research are appropriate for efficient construction of expedient facilities. (Author)
Foam Wall System for Expedient Facilities
A. Smith (author)
1982
77 pages
Report
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English