Evaluation of a Prototype Integrated Pavement Screed for Screeding Asphalt or Concrete Crater Repairs
Abstract
Finishing, or screeding, the hot mix asphalt or rapid-setting concrete surface of a crater repair is important for rapid airfield damage recovery (RADR) since it determines the aircraft ride surface quality. The objective of RADR repairs is to expediently produce a flush repair, defined as 0.75 in. of the surrounding pavement surface, with minimal logistical and personnel burden. Multiple screeds were previously evaluated; the most recent project proposed a prototype design of a telehandler-operated integrated screed for both small and large repairs using asphalt or concrete. This projects objective was to finalize the prototype design and fabricate and test the prototype RADR screed. The prototype RADR screed was successful for small repairs (8.58.5 ft). Large repairs (3030 ft) were generally successful with modest repair quality criteria (RQC) issues being the only notable deficiencies. Large concrete repair RQC issues were attributed to plastic formwork movement, and large asphalt repair RQC issues were attributed to compaction issues or improper roll-down factors. Methods to mitigate these factors were investigated but should be further evaluated. Overall, the RADR screed was successful from technical perspectives but, functionally, is 600-800 lb overweight. Weight reduction should be considered before entering production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 15, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1180169
Entities
People
- Benjamin C. Cox
- Nolan R. Hoffman
- Thomas A. Carr
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center