Accession Number:

AD0806654

Title:

RAPID REPAIR OF BOMB-DAMAGED RUNWAYS.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. May-Nov 65,

Corporate Author:

MONSANTO RESEARCH CORP DAYTON OH DAYTON LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Hickman, B. R.
• Schwendeman, J. L.
• Salyer, I. O.
• Harris, J. C.

Report Date:

1966-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

103.0

Abstract:

This report is concerned with the evaluation of a variety of potential approaches to the rapid repair of bomb-damaged runways, the development of these materials systems, and a small-scale field demonstration of their utility. Fifteen distinct approaches were evaluated in the laboratory a graded density urethane foam, sulfur, chemical grout, liquid plug, thermosetting resins, prepreg fiber reinforced sheets, Joosten process solidification, asphalts, calcium acrylate, calcium-ligno sulfonate, fuel oil-molasses, quick-set cements, epoxy with expanded fillers, and resincement systems. The systems which best filled the requirement of time of set, ease of application, and structures, were the following epoxysand, quick-set cementepoxy, and quick-set cementsand. Small-scale field trials of these systems indicated that one or more of them could be tailored to meet test requirements, but that considerable R and D work was yet necessary to prove their full utility. Recommendations for a further R and D program are given. Author

Descriptors:

• (*RUNWAYS
• MAINTENANCE)
• BOMBS
• DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
• FILLING
• EPOXY RESINS
• EXPANDED PLASTICS
• SAND
• CEMENTS
• FOAM
• GROUT
• AGING(MATERIALS)
• CURING AGENTS
• TIME
• SOIL MECHANICS
• MODEL TESTS
• SCALE

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Plastics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE