Accession Number:

AD0770164

Title:

Evaluation of Expandable Polystyrene for Use in Ship Salvage and Salvage Techniques Proposed by Dr. G. J. Shugar,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Harter,J. V.
• Seeler,C. L.

Report Date:

1965-01-14

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The use of expanded polystyrene beads as a means of gaining positive buoyancy in a sunken vessel is evaluated with reference to ship salvage and is found unsuitable and consequently not recommended for this application. Author, modified-PL

Descriptors:

• *MARINE SALVAGE
• POLYSTYRENE
• BUOYANCY
• DENSITY
• EXPANSION
• PRODUCTION RATE
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• RATINGS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE