Concept Paper: The Use of Polyurethane Foam Plastics for Tactical Bridging and Rafting Operations

摘要

This paper describes seven concepts for using polyurethane (PU) foam plastics for tactical flotation bridging and rafting operations. In addition, the use of foamed plastics for buoyancy and the potential integration of foamed PU into existing military float bridge equipment systems are discussed. Included is an outline of a research and development plan for investigating, developing, and testing the PU foam concepts described in this paper. (Author)