Using the Light Weight Deflectometer to Assess Groomed Snow and Ice Surfaces

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Abstract:

The Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD) was designed to test the compaction or bearing capacity of in-place aggregate base-course materials. This study evaluated the potential of the LWD to also characterize groomed snow and ice surfaces as the ability to characterize the strength, or bearing capacity, of winter surfaces is crucial for evaluation of vehicle mobility in cold climates.

Author(s):
Wieder, Wendy L. ; Shoop, Sally A. ; Barna, Lynette
Author Organization(s):
ERDC
Funding Organization(s):
Publication Date:
2019 May 01
Pagination:
0

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RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
test methods, mechanical properties, mechanics, engineering, engineers, materials, measurement, roads, standards, stiffness, test and evaluation, construction, data sets, acquisition, aircrafts, asphalt, bearing capacity
Keyword(s):
lwd(light weight deflectometer), compaction
Subject Categories:
Earth Sciences and Oceanography; Physics
Update Date:
2019 Jun 20