Condition Survey of Porous Friction Surface Course

Abstract

The objectives of this report are to identify performance problems observed with the porous friction course (PFC) and to evaluate the effectiveness of the current maintenance and repair practices used. Ten airports, seven commercial and three military, with existing PFC runways were selected for the survey. These PFC airport pavements were built with various materials and construction techniques and had been in place for various lengths of time. The seven commercial airports evaluated are also included in the Federal Aviation Administration National Runway Friction Measurement Program. Conversations with airport personnel, local engineers, and other knowledgeable sources provided information on mix design, construction procedures, and performance problems. Based on the survey, the performance problems were identified and maintenance procedures to correct these problems were investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100312

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  • James E. Shoenberger

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineers
  • Friction
  • International Airports
  • Materials
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Portland Cement
  • Quality Control
  • Specific Gravity
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation
  • United States

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