| Advanced Integrated Power Systems (AIPS) |
08 Oct 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Keith A Kozlowski; Christian D Rasmussen; Reza Salavani; Lucas M Martinez; Marcus D Smith; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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 | The objective of this effort was to determine the ability to save fuel used for generating electricity in an austere location for a military deployment application. The contractor performed testing of four different systems with two different loading scenarios. The loading scenarios were based off a repeatable block program to allow direct comparison of different systems. The results showed that the system with both energy storage and solar energy saved ... |
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| Fire Protection Safety Evaluations of Hydro-Treated Renewable Jet (HRJ) and Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (SPK) Fuels |
30 Apr 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Steven P Wells; Mark A Enlow; Howard T Mayfield; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Alternative liquid jet fuels are being considered as a replacement for petroleum-based fuels for use in United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft and support equipment and vehicles. As with any new weapons system or other type of potential fire threat, the fire protection safety risk to the first responder must be established. The objective of this study was to measure alternative fuel safety parameters. Flame propagation tests documented the flame ... |
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| Fire Extinguishing Performance of Firebane on JP-8 Jet Fuel Fires |
17 Apr 2012 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Parren F Burnette; Steven P Wells; John R Hawk; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Firebane 1115 and Firebane 1179 fire extinguishing agents were evaluated in scenarios typical of flight line fires. Undiluted Firebane has a freeze point below -20 F and is described as having low corrosion in brass and aluminum and acceptable corrosion in carbon steel and hot-dipped galvanized steel. Evaluations included JP-8 pool fires and three-dimensional JP-8 engine nacelle rear engine fires, which consisted of a 4-gal/min running fuel fire and 100-ft2 ... |
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| Performance of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on Large-Scale Hydroprocessed Renewable Jet (HRJ) Fuel Fires |
Jan 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J McDonald; John R Hawk; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Bio-oil derived hydroprocessed renewable jet (HRJ) fuel blended with JP-8 is being evaluated for use in United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft and support equipment and vehicles. The fire protection safety risk to the first responder associated with this fuel must be established. This program was designed to determine if Military Specification MIL-F-24385F Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has the capability of extinguishing large scale HRJ/JP-8 blended fuel fires. The ... |
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| Firefighting and Emergency Response Study of Advanced Composites Aircraft. Objective 2: Firefighting Effectiveness of Technologies and Agents on Composite Aircraft Fires |
31 Dec 2011 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Brent M Pickett; Douglas S Dierdorf; Steven P Wells; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Over the past few years, the amount of composite material used in aircraft has greatly increased due to its inherent light weight and high strength. However, recent mishaps involving composite aircraft call into question the ability to extinguish composite fires with the same effectiveness as current methods used for aluminum-skinned aircraft. To this end, a series of medium-scale fire experiments were performed on aerospace composite materials to determine the capability ... |
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| Utilization of Phase Change Materials (PCM) to Reduce Energy Consumption in Buildings |
14 Sep 2011 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Ragab M Moheisen; Keith A Kozlowski; Aly H Shaaban; Christian D Rasmussen; Abdelfatah M Yacout; Miriam V Keith; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of using Phase Change Materials (PCM) to achieve energy savings for the Air Force. This was accomplished through both analytical and experimental work. The experimental work included a variety of configurations representing installation of PCM in a typical wall construction as well as in a typical air handling plenum. These configurations were installed in a calorimetric room with a constant ... |
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| Robotic Firefighting Technologies |
Dec 2010 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Lucas M Martinez; David K Trevvett; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This preliminary report focuses on the research and development (R&D) and demonstration of an unmanned ground system (UGS) technology suitable for tele-operated and autonomous robotic firefighting. The R&D effort was conducted by the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RXQ), Airbase Engineering Development Branch (RXQE). RXQE performed the demonstration at Ft. Drum, NY, a U.S. Army military reservation in support of AFRL's 2010 Tech Warrior Exercise. The ... |
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| Performance Evaluation of Pre-Cast Slabs for Contingency Rigid Airfield Pavement Damage Repair |
Oct 2010 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Reza Ashtiani; Athar Saeed; Michael P Hammons; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Draw backs of cast in-place include: a) weather window essential for operations might not be available b) several days of closure. Advantages of Pre-cast include: can be completed in about 6 hours, more control on material properties of the precast concrete, texturizing the surface for tire-pavement interaction. Draw backs of Pre-cast: cost (1.6 to 4 times higher), Transportation of the panels. This study investigates the feasibility and the efficiency of ... |
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| Alkali-Activated Geopolymers: A Literature Review |
Jul 2010 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey C Petermann; Athar Saeed; Michael I Hammons; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Information presented in this report is organized along specific issues such as the advantages and disadvantages of using geopolymer concrete for industrial applications, the benefits and risks associated with binder variables (alkaline concentration, pozzolan ratios, curing methodologies), mechanical variance resulting from differences in microstructural evolution and performance in harsh environments (extreme temperatures and chemical attack). |
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| Pre-Cast Concrete Panels for Contingency Rigid Airfield Pavement Damage Repairs |
Jun 2010 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Reza S Ashtiani; Christopher J Jackson; Athar Saeed; Michael I Hammons; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Significant number of airfield pavements are constructed with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC). Effectively restoring damaged PCC sections in military airfields requires a well-formulated repair plan. This study investigates the feasibility and efficiency of using different precast concrete panel installation techniques for contingency repair of damaged airfield pavements. High-density polyurethane (HDP) foam and flowable fill were selected as bedding and leveling materials after literature review. Deep injection using HDP foam as ... |
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| Precast Slabs for Contingency Rigid Airfield Pavement Damage Repairs (BRIEFING SLIDES) |
Apr 2010 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Reza Ashtiani; Michael I Hammons; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| A significant number of airfield pavements are constructed with Portland cement concrete. Proper serviceability of concrete slabs is restored by scheduled maintenance, which allows for optimal aircraft operations. Catastrophic damage of military airfield pavements in austere conditions, on the other hand, requires a well formulated contingency plan to efficiently and effectively restore the damaged sections. This study investigates the feasibility and efficiency of using different precast concrete panel installation techniques ... |
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| Perchlorate Removal, Destruction, and Field Monitoring Demonstration |
02 OCT 2006 |
151 pages |
| Authors:
Edward N. Coppola; Andrea Davis; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objectives of this demonstration were to evaluate and demonstrate a complete perchlorate ion exchange process for groundwater that included a unique, regenerable, perchlorate-selective ion exchange resin; an efficient regeneration technique that greatly minimized waste volume; methods for treating regeneration waste from this process that would reduce cost by enabling discharge or reuse; and to demonstrate a new perchlorate field monitor with ppb detection. In order to validate the performance ... |
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| Trace Additives to Inhibit the Caking of Purple K for 3-D Firefighting |
SEP 2004 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Shawn Hunter; Lixiong Li; Doug Dierdorf; Eric Proudfoot; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The use of crystal-habit modifying additives was evaluated to inhibit the caking of Purple K dry chemical fire suppression agent. Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), which is the active ingredient (>99%) of Purple K, was used as the baseline compound. Micron-sized KHCO3 powder containing additives were produced by a spray and drying technique. However, the quantity of sample produced was insufficient to conduct drop tests. A follow-up effort focused on producing salt ... |
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| Lightweight, Blast-Resistant Doors for Retrofit Protection Against the Terrorist Threat |
28 FEB 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov. Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Recent research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has addressed the difficult problem of lightweight, blast-resistant doors which can be used in structural retrofits (or new construction) to combat the threat of terrorist bombing. Doors have always been one of the weakest points in most structures, primarily because of the requirement for convenient human access. In some hardened structures, very thick steel doors provide adequate blast protection; but these ... |
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| Sealed, Blast-Resistant Windows for Retrofit Protection Against the Terrorist Threat |
28 FEB 2003 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov. Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Recent world events have drawn attention to threats that extend to the civilian population. A protective design approach for retrofit of existing structures has become increasingly palatable, despite the high costs, because of terror threats that were once considered "remote." Windows have always been one of the weakest points in most structures, primarily because of the requirement for transparency. Recent research at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has addressed ... |
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| Bonded Fly Ash: A Low-Energy Replacement for Portland Cement Concrete to Improve Resistance to Chem-Bio Intrusion |
OCT 2002 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Dov Dover; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The paper discusses the background of cementitious materials, and generally compares natural (Pozzolanic) cement to manufactured (Portland) cement. Fly ash is discussed as a common Pozzolan, and in particular, the low- energy requirement for fly ash as compared to Portland cement. Also, photomicrographs of fly ash particles and of chemically bonded fly ash are compared to a photomicrograph of Portland cement particles and a photograph of Portland cement concrete to ... |
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| Deployable Wastewater Treatment Technology Evaluation |
20 SEP 2002 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Edward N. Coppola; Jeffery Rine; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| AFRL/MLQD is expanding the Deployable Waste Disposal System to include bare base wastewater treatment. The goal of AFRL/MLQD is for the deployable wastewater treatment system to be integrated into a waste treatment system that will treat both solid and aqueous waste. The US Army (TARDEC) and the Air Force (AAC/WMO) have been involved in preliminary studies that provide extensive useful background information for this project. These studies show that EC ... |
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| PaveMend (trademark) as a Solution for Rapid Runway Repair |
JUL 2002 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; Michael A. Riley; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The paper first gives definition and historical perspective to the problem of Rapid Runway Repair (RPR). The differences in Cold War and post-Cold War RRR needs are also discussed. CeraTech, Inc.'s PaveMend(TradeMark) is presented as a good solution for post-Cold War RRR needs, which are speed of the repair and durability of the repair. The homogeneous nature of PaveMend(TradeMark) is illustrated by a photomicrograph, and the ability of PaveMend(TradeMark) to ... |
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| Mass Transfer Effects on Kinetics of Dibromoethane Reduction by Zero- Valent Iron in Packed-Bed Reactors |
21 MAY 2002 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory Loraine; David Burris; Lixiong Li; John Schoolfield; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| 'Mass transfer effects on the kinetics of 1,2-dibromoethane (EDB) reduction by zero-valent iron (ZVI) in batch reactors, a laboratory scale packed-bed reactor, and a pilot scale packed-bed reactor are described. EDB was debrominated by ZVI to ethylene and bromide. EDB sorption to the cast iron surface was nonlinear and was described by a Langmuir equation. Laboratory scale column studies showed a nonlinear dependence of EDB removal on flow rate and ... |
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| Effects of Diesel-Water Emulsion Combustion on Diesel Engine NOx Emissions |
01 MAY 1999 |
105 pages |
| Authors:
Alan C. Canfield; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This study examines the effects of combusting a mixture of diesel fuel, water, and surfactant on the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from a compression ignition diesel engine. Extensive previous research in the literature has attributed the observed reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions to a suppression of flame temperature due to quenching effects from the water, thereby reducing thermal NOx formation. The report highlights the relevant theory, operation, and design parameters ... |
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| Operational Implementation of Ammonium Perchlorate Biodegradation |
19 JUN 1998 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Edward N. Coppola; Jeffrey Rine; Greg Startzell; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This technology is a low-cost biodegradation process that converts the perchlorate ion (ClO4-) in process wastewater to chloride (Cl-). Perchlorate can be reduced from a concentration greater than 1.0% to a concentration below detection limits (< 0.5 ppm). Effluents from this process can be discharged directly to conventional sewage treatment facilities. This process will: (1) Reduce environmental liability to DoD and its contractors by reducing the generation of hazardous wastes; ... |
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| Demonstration of a Filter Cart for NOx Removal from Ground Support Equipment |
16 MAY 97 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
C. A. Canfield; Rick Babyack; Joseph D. Wander; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| McClellan AFB, California, identified mobile diesel engines as contributing nearly as much oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions as aircraft and permitted stationary sources combined. Hourly-rated diesel engines contributed 75 percent of this NOx, with the remainder emitting from gasoline and diesel engines rated in miles. The Armstrong Laboratory Environics Directorate at Tyndall AFB, Florida, with the support of Applied Research Associates and Sorbent Technologies, has developed and demonstrated a simple ... |
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| Cationic Surfactant-Enhanced Sorption and Nonionic Surfactant-Enhanced Solubilization of Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants in Groundwater |
APR 1997 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Joel S. Hayworth; David R. Burris; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This study was conducted to assess the feasibility of using surfactants to immobilize and recover contaminants from groundwater. Before such a remediation method can be employed in the field, a understanding of the complex transport, partitioning behavior, and interactions of the surfactants and in a dynamic groundwater system is required. Batch, column and box aquifer model experiments conducted to investigate the proposed remediation strategy. Also, ... |
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| Materials for Air-Mobile Structures |
DEC 95 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
M. A. Rochefort; L. C. Muszynski; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this research effort was to identify and catalog the engineering properties of commercially available, advanced composite materials with potential for use in lightweight shelter construction. A number of commercially available, potentially air-mobile, protective shelter construction materials were identified and divided into four main categories: Composites, Cores, Adhesives, and Ballistic Materials. The best materials in each category were described and a brief summary of each materials engineering properties ... |
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| Effectiveness of Yaw-Inducing Deflection Grids for Defeating Advanced Penetrating Weapons |
APR 95 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
J. M. Underwood; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this effort was to develop a new layered protective system effective in defeating advanced penetrating weapons. The system consists of a reinforced concrete deflection grid and a burster slab to deflect and stop the penetrator. The design was to be cost effective, improve survivability and be used in both new and retrofit construction. |
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| Fibrous Shotcrete for Expedient Repair of Structures |
SEP 94 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
L. C. Muszynski; M. A. Rochefort; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objectives of this effort were to develop fast-set, high-early strength concrete that can be pneumatically conveyed. The dry process shotcrete system was utilized to the advantage of the fast-set, high-early strength concrete system developed. Steel fibers were included to increase the toughness of the material system. |
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| Energy Absorbing Materials for Protective Structures. Phase 2 |
AUG 94 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
David L. Read; Larry C. Muszynski; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This report documents Phase II of a three phase effort to develop fiber and rebar reinforced concrete beam designs and associated design methods that can be used in the construction of hardened structures to increase their survivability, while reducing their cost and weight. In particular, this work will benefit bare base modular, prefabricated, rapidly erectable hardened structures where weight saving and increased material toughness are critical issues. |
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| Materials for Shock Mitigation |
JUL 94 |
86 pages |
| Authors:
L. C. Muszyski; M. A. Rochefort; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this effort was to investigate basic material properties that affect shock wave attenuation in construction materials and field test materials which show promise as external shock mitigators (ESMs). The results of this work demonstrated that very efficient ESM material systems can be produced from plastic containers embedded in low-density foam matrices. Full scale field testing was performed on such a material system using a conventional weapon. (MM) ... |
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| Halon 1211 Replacement Agent Evaluation-Perfluorohexane and Halotron I |
NOV 93 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A. Rochefort; Billy R. Dees; Charles W. Risinger; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This test program quantified the fire extinguishment performance of the candidate Halon 1211 replacement agents, perfluorohexane and Halotron I. Both of these agents were tested head-to-head with Halon 1211 for several typical aircraft fire scenarios. The following tests were conducted: agent throw-range tests, dry-pool fire extinguishment tests, three-dimensional inclined plane running fuel fire tests, simulated engine-nacelle running-fuel fire tests, and simulated wheel-well fires involving hydraulic fluid. All tests except the ... |
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| Proceedings of the International Symposium on Interaction of Nonnuclear Munitions with Structures (6th), Held in Panama City Beach, Florida on 3-7 May 1993 |
07 MAY 93 |
219 pages |
| Authors:
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Durability of Expedient Repair Materials |
MAR 93 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
L. C. Muszynski; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this effort was to test and evaluate the durability of recently developed expedient repair materials and to compare their performance to standard commercial materials that have a proven track record of being durable. Testing included freeze-thaw, rapid chloride ion permeability, volume of permeable voids, and a time-to-corrosion test developed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Expedient repair materials, Shotcrete, Air Force Base Civil Engineer (BCE), Airbase Operability ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 1. Introduction to the Post-Dam System |
OCT 92 |
68 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 2. Post-Dam Expert System (PDES) |
OCT 92 |
133 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 3. DESQview 386 Control Program |
OCT 92 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 4. Relational Data Base Management System (RDBMS) |
OCT 92 |
84 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a Postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 6. Crosstalk MK.4 |
OCT 92 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 7. TED 1.1 Text Editor |
OCT 92 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process mus+. be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 8. Remote Computer Communication |
OCT 92 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 9. Field Manual |
OCT 92 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 10. Integrated Database Management and Project Scheduling System for Postattack Damage Assessment |
OCT 92 |
162 pages |
| Authors:
M. D. Smith; M. C. Sawyer; R. H. Sues; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| In postattack environment, field information on mission-critical facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This process is time-consuming when unaided by a computerized system. Consequently, the POST-DAM system was developed to determine repair strategies using an expert system; keep track of materials and equipment using a relational database management system: and schedule repairs based on manpower and ... |
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| The Post-Dam System. Volume 5. Harvard Project Manager (HPM) |
OCT 92 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Warren; J. J. Howard; Douglas H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Mission accomplishment in PACAF and USAFE depends on base recovery capability in a postattack environment. Base recovery includes identifying, analyzing, and repairing facility damage. For facilities critical to sortie generation, this process must be accomplished expediently. In a postattack environment, field information on facility damage is collected and analyzed to determine structural integrity and usability. From this analysis, a repair schedule is developed. This is currently a time consuming process ... |
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| Expedient Repair of Structural Facilities (ERSF). Volume 1. ERSF System Development |
JAN 92 |
110 pages |
| Authors:
D. L. Read; D. H. Merkle; M. A. Rochefort; M. Anderson; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this effort was to develop expedient systems to repair conventional weapon damage to mission-critical facilities at United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) forward operating bases (FOBs) in a postattack environment. Several of the developed expedient repair of structural facilities (ERSF) systems were demonstrated in the field to determine their effectiveness. Included in the development of each ERSF system was identification of ... |
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| Shotcrete for Expedient Structural Repair |
DEC 91 |
323 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Anderson; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| Shotcrete, or pneumatically applied concrete, is presented as a method for expedient repair of structures in a postattack environment. A brief history of shotcrete is presented, along with a description of the two main processes, dry-mix and wet-mix. Engineering properties of shotcrete are discussed, along with methods for evaluating those properties. Special shotcrete mixtures are discussed, and fibrous shotcrete is presented a good material for structural repair because of its ... |
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| Expedient Repair of Structural Facilities (ERSF), Volume 2: ERSF System Requirements and Users Guide |
JUL 1991 |
180 pages |
| Authors:
D. L. Read; D. H. Merkle; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The objective of this effort was to develop expedient systems to repair conventional weapon damage to mission-critical facilities at United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) forward operating bases (FOBs) in a postattack environment. Several of the developed Expedient Repair of Structural Facilities (ERSF) systems were demonstrated in the field to determine their effectiveness. Included in the development of each ERSF system was identification of ... |
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| Automated Postattack Damage Assessment System (APUDAS) for Sewage and Mission-Critical HVAC Systems |
OCT 90 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
D. H. Merkle; G. P. Darcy; M. A. Rochefort; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| APUDAS stands for Automated Postattack Utilities Damage Assessment System. Currently, there is not automated, real time, consolidated monitoring system to accomplish a timely comprehensive, postattack status assessment of overseas air base utilities. These utilities include the electrical distribution, potable water, POL, sewerage, and mission-critical HVAC systems. Neither is there a formal Air Force requirement for an APUDAS, although the need for it was clearly demonstrated in the Airbase Operability exercise, ... |
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| Selective Automatic Fire Extinguisher for Computers (SAFECOMP). Developmental Test and Evaluation/Initial Operational Test and Evaluation |
JAN 90 |
92 pages |
| Authors:
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The purpose of this test was to verify the operational effectiveness and suitability of the SAFECOMP (Selective Automatic Fire Extinguisher for Computers) fire detection, suppression, and notification system in a realistic operational environment. It is concluded that the SAFECOMP system provides fire detection and suppression inside the computer cabinet without release of a large quantity of fire extinguishing agent. The small amount of Halon 1211 (one pound) in SAFECOMP is ... |
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| Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on the Interaction of Non-Nuclear Munitions with Structures Held in Panama City Beach, Florida on 17- 21 April 1989. Volume 1 |
21 APR 1989 |
418 pages |
| Authors:
Lily C. Cloustin; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| This report contains proceedings of unclassified presentations at the symposium. The presentations covered the following broad topic areas: material behavior, constitutive equations (soil, concrete, metal, rock), blast-structure interaction (near field, far field, soil, air), structural response (blast effects, kinetic energy, above and below ground), failure analysis of components and systems, impact and penetration, scale modeling technique design and construction details, equipment features (blast doors, blast valves, shock isolation), and fragmentation ... |
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| Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Interaction of Non- Nuclear Munitions with Structures (4th), Held in Panama City Beach, Florida on 17-21 April 1989. Volume 2 |
APR 89 |
102 pages |
| Authors:
Diane B. Miller; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| For the first 60 years of the 20th Century, criteria and methods based on the results of catastrophic events were used for the design of explosive facilities. The criteria and methods did not include a detailed or reliable quantitative basis for assessing the degree of protection afforded by the protective facility. In the late 1960's quantitative procedures were set forth in the first edition of the present manual, Structures to ... |
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