Alternatives for Large Crater Repairs using Rapid Set Concrete Mix(registered trademark)

reportActive / Technical Report | Accesssion Number: AD1136548 | DOI: 10.21079/11681/40969 | Open PDF

Abstract:

Research was conducted at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS, to identify alternative repair methods and materials for large crater repairs using Rapid Set Concrete Mix. This report presents the technical evaluation of the field performance of full-depth slab replacement methods conducted using Rapid Set Concrete Mix over varying strength foundations. The performance of each large crater repair was determined by using a load cart representing one-half of the full gear of a C-17 aircraft. Results indicate that using rapid-setting concrete is a viable material for large crater repairs, and the performance is dependent on surface thickness and base strength.

Author(s):
Edwards, Lulu ; Bell, Haley P. ; Opperman, Marcus L.
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Funding Organization(s):
U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (U.S.), Tyndall Air Force Base , FL
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2021 Jun 01
Pagination:
88

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
MIPR-F4ATA78038GW01
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
air force, aircrafts, civil engineering, engineers, air force facilities, test and evaluation, test methods, engineering, materials, standards, construction, failure mode and effect analysis, particle size, classification, compressive strength, dry materials, excavation
Keyword(s):
adr (Airfield damage repair), large craters, Rapid-setting cements, Flowable fill, Cement-stabilized base, Concrete slabs, concrete mixing, concrete additives, Rapid Set Concrete Mix, LIMESTONE, CLAY, dcp (Dynamic cone penetrometeRs), Nuclear density gauge tests, Surface distresses, radr (rapid adr)
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering; Physics
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 24
Update Date:
2021 Sep 08