Research Agenda
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1. Types of Reinforcement
Iron Reinforcement:
	Expanded (diamond) metal lath
	Steel fibers from 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch long (80# per cubic yard)
	Fence mesh or road underlayment wire mesh 4"x4" or 6"x6"
	Hardware cloth (1/4")
	Netting or webbing such as poultry netting
	Screening (metal scrim 1/8" or better spacing)
Non-ferrous Reinforcement:
	Chemically resistant fiberglass mesh
	Discrete fiberglass fibers
	Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers
	High strength polyester fibers
Richard A.	Recycled polyester fibers)		L.A. Fibers
	Rayon fibers
Natural fibers:
	Raime
	Bamboo
	Industrial hemp
	Jute (burlap)
2. Core Materials Research
	Foam beads
	Plastic beads
Richard A.	Perlite
	Foam bubbles
	Pelletized cellulose
	Newspaper balls
	Packing "Peanuts"
	Styrofoam regrind (recycled styrofoam)
	Cylindrical shapes
	Other
3. Mix designs
	Strong thin shell mix
	Core mix
4. Exterior waterproofing
	Latex mobile home roofing
	Asphalt roofing compounds
	Other
5. Arch Design
Richard A.	Adjustable arch for wall widths from 6 ft to 16 ft
6. Balloon Template Design
Square Room:
	6 ft wall base
	8 ft wall base
	10 ft wall base
Richard A.	12 ft wall base
	14 ft wall base
Hex Room:
	6 ft wall base
	8 ft wall base
	10 ft wall base
	12 ft wall base
	14 ft wall base
Elongated Room:
	6 ft wall base
	8 ft wall base
	10 ft wall base
	12 ft wall base
	14 ft wall base
7. Inflation Devices
Richard A.	Portable Device
Richard A.	Power Supplies
8. Material Conveying or Pumping devices
	Hoist type Devices
	Conveying Devices
	Pumping Devices
9. Wall, Window, and Door Design
	Walls
	Windows and Frames
	Doors