Enabling In-Theater Processes for Indigenous, Recycled, and Reclaimed Material Manufacturing

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Abstract:

The US Army Research Laboratory has researched the feasibility of performing manufacturing processes on a forward-operating base FOB using battlefield scrap, and recycled and indigenous materials as feedstock. Attention was focused on a process known as low-temperature solidification LTS ceramic, and flexure and compression testing was accomplished on this material alone, as well as infused aluminum foam. The LTS-infused aluminum foam showed an interesting combination of both strength and strain resistance. In addition, actual char from a tactical garbage to energy refinery deployed to Iraq was added to LTS and tested in compression. It is contemplated that LTS could be infused into additively manufactured structures on a future FOB for Warfighter protection against blast threats.

Author(s):
Pepi, Marc ; Whalen, Terence ; Brennan, Ray ; Bratcher, Matt ; Riman, Rick
Author Organization(s):
US Army Research Laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Oct 2011,01 Aug 2015
Pagination:
0050

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-7560
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
materials processing, materials testing, military research, RECYCLED MATERIALS, composite materials, manufacturing, compressive strength
Keyword(s):
indigenous manufacturing, concrete alternatives, nondestructive evaluation, metallic foam testing, low temperature solidification (LTS), forward operating base (FOB)
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2017 May 19