SBIR-STTR Award

New High Temperature Pavement Joint Sealants
Award last edited on: 4/8/2014

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Navy
Total Award Amount
$69,985
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
N04-030
Principal Investigator
Avinash Joshi

Company Information

Lakeshore Engineering Services Inc (AKA: LES)

7310 Woodward Avenue 5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
   (313) 875-4115
   avinashr@lakeshoreeng.com
   www.lakeshoreeng.com
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 13
County: Wayne

Phase I

Contract Number: N47408-04-P-6954
Start Date: 5/12/2004    Completed: 5/11/2005
Phase I year
2004
Phase I Amount
$69,985
We propose to develop and test a new, non-silicone polymer product to resist short term heat exposures in the range of 700°F or higher. This formulation shall be equal to or better than silicones or polysulfides in chemical resistance to both jet fuels, and hydraulic fluids. The material will be weather resistant and will maintain flexibility in all climates. The joint sealant will be designed and formulated for long term use on concrete pavements exposed to thermal cycling, sunlight UV exposure, wind, rain, snow, high humidity, air oxidation, microbial organisms, marine climates and hot dusty conditions. The advantages of aromatic polyurea are as follows: 1. Quick gel time and cure as short as 30 seconds 2. Quick installation time 3. Prior experience in airfield joint protection 4. Can be installed at low or high ambient temperatures 5. Weather resistant 6. Proven technology Benefit This product will conform to the high temperature resistance requirement. This would save money in the long run and will extend life of an aircraft. This product could potentially have application for other high temperature situations. This product will be designed to conform to high temperature resistance requirement. This would save money in the long run by not needing frequent repairs and will likely extend the life of aircrafts by reducing wear and tear caused by cracked pavements. As an added benefit, this product could potentially have application for other high temperature situation as well. Keywords Pavement Repair, polysulfide, High Temperature Polymer, Non silicon sealants, Aircraft Runway, Polyurea

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