Performance Measurements of Pavement Matting Systems by Full-Scale Testing over Differing Soil Strengths
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 21, Issue 10
Abstract
The focus of this work was to evaluate the use of commercially available matting systems to sustain C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft loads over soil bases having different California bearing ratio (CBR) ranges. Test sections were constructed using three range of CBR: high , medium , and low . Testing began with the C-130 load cart and six different matting systems. The C-130 was the lesser of the two aircraft loads examined and this initial testing was used as an “elimination round” for the various matting systems chosen. Matting systems deemed suitable for the C-130 were further tested under the C-17 load cart. Systems were evaluated based on logistical and assembly requirements, mat damage sustained during traffic, and accumulated deformation of the mats and soil during traffic. The latter are shown in line plots of passes versus plastic rut formation. Summary information on each matting system tested and the test sections themselves is presented. Conclusions on the matting systems tested and their application are discussed.
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Received: Sep 27, 2007
Accepted: Apr 21, 2009
Published online: Sep 15, 2009
Published in print: Oct 2009
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Note. Associate Editor: T. G. Sitharam
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