Alternatives for Large Crater Repairs using Rapid Set Concrete Mix(registered trademark)

Abstract

Research was conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS, to identify alternative repair methods and materials for large crater repairs using Rapid Set Concrete Mix. This report presents the technical evaluation of the field performance of full-depth slab replacement methods conducted using Rapid Set Concrete Mix over varying strength foundations. The performance of each large crater repair was determined by using a load cart representing one-half of the full gear of a C-17 aircraft. Results indicate that using rapid-setting concrete is a viable material for large crater repairs, and the performance is dependent on surface thickness and base strength.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1136548

Entities

People

  • Haley P. Bell
  • Lulu Edwards
  • Marcus L. Opperman

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classification
  • Compressive Strength
  • Construction
  • Dry Materials
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Excavation
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Particle Size
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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