Runaway Rubber Removal

Abstract

When the wheels of landing aircraft impact a runway pavement, they deposit rubber on the pavement surface. As deposited rubber on the pavement surface. As deposited rubber accumulates, the available friction between aircraft tires and the runway surface is reduced. This results in hazardous aircraft operating conditions. In this research report, factors affecting the need, method, and timing of rubber removal are addressed. Keywords: Runways; Rubber; Aircraft tires.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218349

Entities

People

  • Dean W. Simpson

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Construction
  • Elastomers
  • Friction
  • High Pressure
  • Landing Gear
  • Mechanics
  • Surface Properties
  • Synthetic Rubber
  • Tensile Strength
  • United States
  • Wear Resistance

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.