Airfield Damage Repair (ADR); Polymer Repair of Airfields Summary of Research

Abstract

Several resin-based binders produced by Ashland Chemical were investigated for use with indigenous aggregates for rapid repair of damaged airfield pavements. The resin was required to be non-flammable and have at least 30 minutes of working time. Only a 1:1 blend of Pliodeck TPO Membrane adhesive and Pliodeck PVC Membrane adhesive were found to meet these requirements. The effects of aggregate type, temperature, and moisture on the polymer concrete behavior were evaluated. Small scale field tests were conducted to optimize mixing procedures, and cylindrical specimens were made to determine compressive strength, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and Poisson's ratio. Polymer concrete made with Pliodeck was found to be an impractical material for rapid runway repair because it has a low modulus of elasticity and poor workability. The implementation of Pliodeck polyurethane polymer concrete was not recommended because of the very short working times associated with the coarse aggregate mixtures as well as aggressive foaming and segregation problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA506624

Entities

People

  • Jamie Greene
  • Michael I. Hammons
  • R. C. Mellerski
  • Shivprakish Iyer

Organizations

  • Applied Research Associates (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Climate Change
  • Compressive Strength
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Flexural Strength
  • Governments
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Moisture Content
  • Portland Cement
  • Quality Control
  • Resins
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.