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Title	AIRFIELD PAVEMENT EVALUATION: SUCRE AND POTOSI AIRFIELDS, BOLIVIA
Accession No	00494288
Authors	Gabrielson, J; Crompton, R; Bauder, T; Hudson, S; Thompson, D
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Air Force Engineering and Services Center
Publication Date	19891100
Description	66 p.
Abstract	The purposes of these modified destructive airfield pavement evaluations were to establish physical property data, determine pavement load carrying capabilities, and identify any existing or potential pavement distresses. Pavement condtions at Potosi extend from very good to failed with the majority of the runway in very good condidtion. The primary reason for the runway condition is the limited amount and type of aircraft that use the airfield. Although runway conditions do not indicate structural overloading, most of the runway is not strong enough to support C-130 operations. Load carrying capabilities of the apron and access taxways are also limited. Recommend the runway and ajoining pavements be structurally enhanced. Pavement conditions at Sucre are very good, or better. Distresses are limited to isolated low severity longitudinal, transverse and map cracks. Joint sealant is, generally, in good condition. The apparent distresses have been well maintained. No significant load limitations exist on the airfield.
TRT Terms	Airport runways ; Control ; Defects ; Evaluation ; Fracture mechanics ; Load factor ; Load limits ; Loads ; Pavement distress ; Pavement performance ; Pavements ; Sealing compounds ; Taxiways
Other Terms	Aprons; Cracking (Fracturing); Load control; Load restrictions; Pavement evaluation; Sealants
Subject Areas	H21 FACILITIES DESIGN; H40 MAINTENANCE, GENERAL
Availability	National Technical Information Service Order Number: AD-A214 576/1/WTS
Document Source	National Technical Information Service
TRIS Files	ATRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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