Evaluation of Dow Chemical Company Extruded Aluminum Two-Piece 2- by 12-Ft Landing Mat (MX18-D).

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Abstract:

The investigation reported was conducted to evaluate an extruded aluminum alloy landing mat designated MX18-D designed and extruded by the Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan. The mat is a 2- by 12-ft, two-piece partially hollow 6061-T6 aluminum alloy panel. Two 12-in.-wide extrusions are welded together along their longitudinal edges to form a 2-ft-wide wide panel. The panels are interlocked along the sides by a hinge-type connector, the components of which are an integral part of the basic panel extrusion. Extruded aluminum edge connectors are welded to the basic panel and consist of an overlap and underlap section secured by a locking bar after individual panels have been joined together. This investigation consisted of engineering traffic tests to evaluate the design and performance of the Dow MX18-D mat for compliance with criteria specified in the Department of the Army approved Qualitative Materiel Requirement QMR for Prefabricated Airfield Surfacings. Author

Author(s):
White, Dewey W., Jr
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0059

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AEWES-Misc-Paper-S-71-28
Task Number(s):
1G664717DH0110
Project Number(s):
DA-1-G-664717-DH-01
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LANDING MATS, TRAFFICABILITY, LANDING FIELDS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, EXTRUSION, LOADS(FORCES), TEST METHODS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities
Report Date:
1971 Dec 01