Evaluation of Liquid Detergents and Methods Used for Airfield Rubber Removal

Abstract

Four separate detergents were tested to determine their effectiveness in airfield rubber removal to restore friction. Each detergent is applied to the pavement surface in controlled 50' x 30' patches. There were three patches placed for each detergent with increasing levels of mechanical effort and agitation duration ranging from 2 to 4 hours. Upon completion of agitation, a water trailer and spray bar was employed to sufficiently rinse the airfield surface and neutralize the detergent agents. Friction measurements were conducted prior to and after cleaning with a GripTester device towed at a constant velocity of 40 mph.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2012
Accession Number
ADA579608

Entities

People

  • Brian W. Cotter
  • Jeffrey C. Petermann
  • Julie M. Heiser
  • Scott C. Smith

Organizations

  • Applied Research Associates (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Flow Rate
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Standards
  • Surface Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States

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  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.