FROST INVESTIGATION 1945-1946. REPORT ON FROST INVESTIGATIONS AND TRAFFIC TESTS, SELFRIDGE FIELD, MICHIGAN.

Abstract

The report presents the results of the frost investigation conducted at Selfridge Field, Michigan, during the period from 31 October 1945 through 25 June 1946. The investigation includes observations of surface temperatures, subsurface temperatures, ground water table, frost penetration, ice segregation, pavement heave, water content, density and climatic conditions. Plate bearing tests were made on the pavement and base materials. Laboratory tests were performed on representative subgrade base materials and on Portland cement concrete beams and cores. The traffic tests consisted of the daily application of the specified repeated load on 2 traffic test areas during and subsequent to the frost melting period. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1946
Accession Number
AD0712358

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Concrete
  • Construction Materials
  • Cooperation
  • Engineers
  • Groundwater
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Michigan
  • Observation
  • Pavements
  • Portland Cement
  • Research Facilities
  • Surface Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Climatology
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.