ALTERNATIVES FOR RUNWAY RUBBER REMOVAL FROM POROUS FRICTION SURFACES

Review of existing rubber removal techniques was conducted. Evaluation of the effectiveness, cost, simplicity, safety, and environmental effects was ascertained when the reviewed techniques are applied solely to porous friction surfaces (PFS). Indications are that high-pressure water removal techniques should be effective on PFS. It was also indicated that chemical removal methods may be proven effective if the asphaltic binder is sufficiently chemical-resistant. However, both techniques should be evaluated on pavement test sections comprised of PFS.

• Corporate Authors:

  Air Force Engineering and Services Center

  Engineering and Services Laboratory
  Tyndall AFB, FL  United States  32403
• Authors:
  • McKeen, R G
  • Lenke, L R
• Publication Date: 1984-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 15 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Friction course; Friction materials; Pavements; Porous materials; Porous pavements; Pressure; Rubber; Waterjets
• Uncontrolled Terms: High pressure; Removal
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396724
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: AFESC/ESL-TR-84-46, DOT/FAA/PM-84/28
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM