Expedient Encapsulation: Protective Structural Coatings

摘要

The focus of this effort is to identify and evaluate the performance of non-toxic coatings that can be readily applied to the interior of any shelter to provide a protective barrier against chemical and biological agent threats. A proof-of-concept study was performed using a commercially available water-based strippable coating applied to the interior of a portable office shed. The barrier polymer was assessed for its ability to significantly diminish the leakage rate of the structure when subjected to over- pressurization. The feasibility of the concept was clearly shown as the leakage rate was reduced by 69% over the uncoated structure.