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Field Experiment on a Prefabricated Expandable Foam/Wood Structure.

Authors: R. L. Trent; T. M. Whiteside; J. Robertus; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN ILL
Abstract:
This report, the third in a series of report covering development of multi-purpose structural components, documents the findings, results, and conclusions of a field experiment to fabricate and erect the components of a prefabricated foam/wood theater of operations (TO) structure. The floor, wall, and roof panels were fabricated off-site and shipped without damage to the erection site; the foundation bents and roof trusses were fabricated on-site. These multi-purpose structural components were then assembled and erected on a building site at Fort Belvoir, VA. Interior finishing and services were provided to enable the completed structure to be used as a classroom, as well as a demonstration facility. (Author)

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Interim rept.
Pages: 54
Report Date: OCT 1976
Report Number: A627230
Keywords relating to this report:
*FOAM
*PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
*WOOD
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ARMY OPERATIONS
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
COST EFFECTIVENESS
EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES
FABRICATION
FIELD TESTS
LUMBER
MILITARY FACILITIES
POLYURETHANE RESINS
TACTICAL WARFARE
THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
USER NEEDS
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