Bomb Crater Repair Techniques for Permanent Airfields. Report I. Series I Tests.
Abstract
A test section with six simulated bomb craters was constructed for the purpose of developing an improved field method of repair and restoration of air base runways damaged by enemy attack. The crater repair materials tested in the reconstruction were a high-quality crushed stone, grouted concrete, portland cement concrete (PCC), and asphaltic concrete (AC). The performances of the different materials were evaluated under full-scale load testings with the F-4 and C-141 aircraft loadings. The gravity grout solution and the high-quality crushed stone method performed beyond required coverage levels and seem to be the two high candidate material systems for further research. The solutions were accomplished with the time, manpower, equipment, and performance constraints of operational requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108716
Entities
People
- David L. Cooksey