A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The report evaluates and describes the use of foamed polyurethane plastic as a repair material in making expedient shelters from combat-damaged buildings in the theater of operations. The material was evaluated from the standpoint of use of troop labor, required substrate material, and the effect of adverse weather conditions. This study led to the following conclusions. (1) Spray-applied polyurethane foam is an expedient means of repairing damaged buildings. The buildings must be structurally sound, since the foam will contribute minimally to the strength of the building. (2) The foam will adhere to almost any building material and a variety of materials may be used to apply the foam to the opening. Plywood scraps, cloth, cardboard paper, and wire mesh were shown to satisfactory substrate materials. (3) Troops with no prior experience in using foam equipment can become proficient foam sprayers with a minimum of instruction. (4) The foam can form satisfactory patches under adverse weather conditions. (Author)
The report evaluates and describes the use of foamed polyurethane plastic as a repair material in making expedient shelters from combat-damaged buildings in the theater of operations. The material was evaluated from the standpoint of use of troop labor, required substrate material, and the effect of adverse weather conditions. This study led to the following conclusions. (1) Spray-applied polyurethane foam is an expedient means of repairing damaged buildings. The buildings must be structurally sound, since the foam will contribute minimally to the strength of the building. (2) The foam will adhere to almost any building material and a variety of materials may be used to apply the foam to the opening. Plywood scraps, cloth, cardboard paper, and wire mesh were shown to satisfactory substrate materials. (3) Troops with no prior experience in using foam equipment can become proficient foam sprayers with a minimum of instruction. (4) The foam can form satisfactory patches under adverse weather conditions. (Author)
Damaged Building Repair with Polyurethane Foam
A. Smith (author)
1978
28 pages
Report
No indication
English
Plastics , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Polyurethane resins , Foam , Construction materials , Buildings , Repair , Portable shelters , Theater level operations , Combat areas , Damage , Maintenance personnel , Military personnel , Adverse conditions , Weather , Sprayers , Substrates , Cellular plastics
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