Optimize Freeze-Thaw Design of ALRS (Alternate Launch and Recovery Surface).
Abstract
This report documents research to develop concepts for structurally designing ALRS for use in areas that experience seasonal frost. Three test sections were designed, constructed, and traffic-tested to failure One test section, constructed using about 3.3 inches of asphaltic concrete pavement, 10.5 inches of crushed stone base course, and 10.5 inches of crushed shoulder stone subbase above the delay subgrade, sustained about 10 percent more coverage with the F-15 loadcart than the minimum operational requirements. The other two test sections failed to meet the minimum operational requirements. The traffic tests were conducted after the test section had undergone two freeze-thaw cycles. Frost penetrated into the clay subgrade about 15 inches during both freezing cycles. A revised design procedure for ALRS pavements in cold regions is recommended. The revised procedure will cause thicker ALRS pave ments than previously planned.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA185176
Entities
People
- Richard L. Berg