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Friction evaluation of concrete paver blocks for airport pavement applicationsThe development and use of concrete paver blocks is reviewed and some general specifications for application of this type of pavement surface at airport facilities are given. Two different shapes of interlocking concrete paver blocks installed in the track surface at NASA Langley's Aircraft Landing Dynamics Facility (ALDF) are described. Preliminary cornering performance results from testing of 40 x 14 radial-belted and bias-ply aircraft tires are reviewed. These tire tests are part of a larger, ongoing joint NASA/FAA/Industry Surface Traction and Radial Tire (START) Program involving several different tire sizes. Both dry and wet surface conditions were evaluated on the two concrete paver block test surfaces and a conventional, nongrooved Portland cement concrete surface. Future test plans involving evaluation of other concrete paver block designs at the ALDF are indicated.
Document ID
19940035362
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Yager, Thomas J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1992
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 922013
Meeting Information
Meeting: SAE, Aerotech ''92 Conference
Location: Anaheim, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 5, 1992
End Date: October 8, 1992
Sponsors: SAE
Accession Number
94A12017
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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