Performance of C-130 Ramp Kit on Various Soil Conditions.

Abstract

The report describes the test sites and soils data obtained during evaluation of a ramp kit for unloading palletized cargo from C-130 aircraft. Tests were conducted with three loadings on two types of clay soil, with test pads prepared to provide three different grades. In addition, tests were conducted at the heavy clay test site on a pad with an 8-degree twist and on a very soft soil test pad.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0751100

Entities

People

  • W. B. Fenwick

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Soil Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unloading

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Materials Science