Frost Investigation 1944-1945. Appendix 3. Report on Otis Field, Sandwich, Massachusetts. Appendix 4. Report on Houlton Airfield, Houlton, Maine

Abstract

The report presents the results of the frost investigation conducted at Otis Field, Sandwich, Massachusetts and Houlton Airfield, Houlton, Maine during the period from November 1944 through May 1945. The investigation includes test areas in which observations were made of frost penetration, ice segregation, water content, and density. In place C. B. R. tests were made on the subgrade soil. Atterberg limits and mechanical analysis tests were performed on representative samples. The climatic and other general conditions related to the frost investigation also are included in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1945
Accession Number
AD0712426

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  • Air Platforms
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  • Air Temperature
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  • Excavation
  • Field Tests
  • Grain Size
  • Groundwater
  • Ice Lenses
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • New England
  • Soil Classification

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