Field Test of Standard Bomb Damage Repair Techniques for Pavements.
Abstract
The repair of bomb damage runways (BDR) is a paramount problem in the event of sudden warfare. Air Force Regulation 93-2 specified a repair procedure designed to repair 3 750 pound bomb craters in 4 hours. This repair procedure was tested to determine its capabilities in adverse conditions and to find methods of optimizing the procedure and thus reducing the total repair time. Two tests were run using 750 pound bombs, and one test was run using 15 pound charges. Conditions of wet subgrade, adverse weather, and nighttime accomplishment were reproduced. It was determined that the repair procedure is adequate under adverse conditions for the threat defined above. The repair is not adequate for other threats, such as small penetrating weapons and large penetrators. Changes in procedure and equipment, along with more realistic and rigorous training, are required to insure the 4 hour capability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA019144
Entities
People
- Lawrence D. Hokanson
- Raymond S. Rollings Jr
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory