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March 10, 1950
Browning Chief
Browning, Glacier County, Montana
What is this article about?
MIT reports a chemical technique that converts wet mud into concrete-strong soil within 24 hours, ideal for building tough surfaces for military airfields and roads.
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Mud Can Be Made Stronger Than Concrete
Certain chemicals plus a sloppy mud patch which, in 24 hours, produces a firm soil pack that may be a road stronger than concrete should prove to be a contractor's dream.
The new technique was reported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was reported the process is especially needed to "give a tough surface for landing operations, newly built airfields and roads for military purposes."
The technique was called an "entirely new approach."
The process, it was said, can be used on soils containing up to 30 per cent water by weight, or enough water to turn clay as soft as bread dough. Five hours after treatment, the soil is elastic and has vast tensile strengths.
Certain chemicals plus a sloppy mud patch which, in 24 hours, produces a firm soil pack that may be a road stronger than concrete should prove to be a contractor's dream.
The new technique was reported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was reported the process is especially needed to "give a tough surface for landing operations, newly built airfields and roads for military purposes."
The technique was called an "entirely new approach."
The process, it was said, can be used on soils containing up to 30 per cent water by weight, or enough water to turn clay as soft as bread dough. Five hours after treatment, the soil is elastic and has vast tensile strengths.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Mud Strengthening
Chemical Process
Soil Stabilization
Military Applications
Mit Technique
Where did it happen?
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Story Details
A new chemical process turns sloppy mud with up to 30% water into a firm soil pack stronger than concrete in 24 hours, especially useful for military airfields and roads.