Accession Number:

ADA021959

Title:

Analysis of the Standard USAF Runway Skid Resistance Tests

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jul 1973,01 Dec 1974

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEERING CENTER TYNDALL AFB FL TYNDALL AFB United States

Personal Author(s):

• Williams,John H.

Report Date:

1975-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

252.0

Abstract:

Data gathered during the Air Force Civil Engineering Center AFCEC standard skid resistance surveys conducted on 56 runways during the period November 1973 to September 1974 are analyzed. This report outlines the major milestones leading up to the present AFCEC program to determine runway skid resistance characteristics refinements made to the program, description of equipment used to determine runway skid resistance characteristics, operating and test procedures and analysis of the skid measurement program.

Descriptors:

• TRACTION
• RUNWAYS
• SKIDDING
• AIR FORCE
• AIRCRAFT
• TEST METHODS
• CONCRETE
• MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
• FRICTION
• HYDROPLANING
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• TEXTURE
• BRAKING
• DECELERATION
• AIRCRAFT TIRES

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE