Research on Foam-in-Place Equipment to Produce Shell Structures.

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Abstract:

This Phase 2 technical report includes a review of the fabrication, assembly, debugging, and initial trial of the mechanical equipment to generate 30 ft. to 100 ft. diameter foam-in-place urethane dome structures. A commercial hydraulic telescoping rotary boom was produced and delivered by Fulton Industries, Inc. MOOG, Inc. furnished the automatic control system packages. Dow fabricated and assembled the pumping module and forming head systems which were integrated with the Fulton equipment to complete the package unit. After assembly, the preliminary debugging, trial wall sections were made on a polystyrene foam starter ring. These wall sections were tested and appeared satisfactory structurally.

Author(s):
Palfey, A. J. ; Russell, B. A.
Author Organization(s):
DOW CHEMICAL U S A MIDLAND MICH FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. on Phase 2, 2 Jan 73-2 Jan 75,
Pagination:
0151

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FPS-435-15
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK02-72-C-0194
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Shells(Structural forms), *Polystyrene, *Construction equipment, Styrene plastics, Fabrication, Hydraulic equipment, Booms(Equipment), Pumps
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
*Foam in place construction
Report Date:
1974 Dec 01