Accession Number:

AD0744872

Title:

Use of Polypropylene-Asphalt Membrane as an Expedient Surfacing Material in the Theater of Operations,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS

Personal Author(s):

• Burns,C. D.
• Barber,V. C.

Report Date:

1969-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

The purpose of the report is to describe polypropylene-asphalt surfacing, show its capabilities, and set forth application techniques. The report includes information as to personnel and equipment requirements for installing polypropylene-asphalt surfacing, exact methodology of application, and procedures for airfield, road, and other subgrade preparation. Procedures for repair of damaged polypropylene-asphalt surfaced areas are set forth along with storage and handling pointers for the surfacing materials.

Descriptors:

• (*FINISHES
• ASPHALT)
• (*PAVEMENTS
• SURFACES)
• MILITARY OPERATIONS
• PROPENES
• SYNTHETIC FIBERS
• ROAD BUILDING EQUIPMENT
• FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES)
• PREPARATION
• MAINTENANCE

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE