Durability of oil-based caulking compound and rubber gaskets applied in panel joints of the old living hut built in 1969 at Syowa Station, Antarctica

Deterioration of aged oil-based caulking and rubber gaskets that had been used for sealing in the joints between wall panels of the old living hut built in 1969 at Syowa Station was studied. As for oil-based caulking, tack and penetration measurements were carried out. The caulking turned from flexi...

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Main Authors: Kyoji Tanaka, Ichirou Shimizu, Yuko Suda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Institute of Polar Research 2002-09-01
Series:Antarctic Record
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.15094/00009246