Runway Rubber Removal Specification Development: Field Evaluation Procedures Development.
Abstract
The phenomenon of runway touchdown zone rubber buildup is a potentially hazardous problem. Methods and equipment are available for evaluating the wet friction coefficient; however, these methods are expensive and require highly trained personnel. Therefore, most airport and airbase managers rely exclusively on visual impressions on rubber buildup in lieu of quantitative measurements. Nonetheless, quantitative evaluation techniques are desireable for evaluating rubber buildup. Rubber buildup alters the texture properties of a runway as well as the frictional coefficient. A suggested field evaluation experiment is described in this report to ascertain which of five selected texture measurement techniques are indicative of reduced friction values in pavement areas with rubber buildup. This field experiment is designed to provide quantitative methods for ascertaining rubber buildup. This experiment will also aid in the development of contract specifications for rubber removal. Keywords: Runway pavement; Friction; Rubber buildup; Rubber removal; Specification; Texture measurement; Friction measurement; Mu-meter; Stereophotography.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA153262
Entities
People
- L. R. Lenke
- R. A. Graul
- R. G. Mckeen