Application of geogrids to ensure the load-bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements

Wesołowski, Mariusz; Kowalska, Danuta; Kowalewska, Agata; Rumak, Aleksandra

doi:10.35117/a_eng_18_09_03

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“…In conclusion, recycled plastic material is useful for the production of airfield geocell. Due to its strength characteristics, the airfield geocell shall not be damaged or destroyed after application of the load [48]. Plastic is highly resistant to consumables such as water, aviation fuel and de-icing agents, which is very important as they are used on airfield pavements.…”

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Analysis and Assessment of the Usefulness of Recycled Plastic Materials for the Production of Airfield Geocell

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The load-bearing capacity of natural airfield pavement has a direct impact on the safety of air operations. Unfortunately, the field tests often indicate that the load-bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements is not sufficient. In this case, it is necessary to reinforce them in order to meet the requirements set out in international documents. It is important that the method of reinforcing the subsoil is fast and as noninvasively as possible. There are many methods of reinforcing the subsoil, however, they are expensive and time-demanding, which involves turning off the airport for a long time. Airfield geocells made of recycled plastics discussed in the article seem to be the optimal solution due to the quick implementation of their application by pressing into the existing natural pavement. The article presents the results of laboratory tests demonstrating that material in question is load-resistant and chemical-resistant, while field studies have confirmed that the airfield geocell made of the plastic in question improves the load carrying capacity of natural airfield pavement.

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“…Zastosowanie kraty lotniskowej zwiększa nośność nawierzchni naturalnych dzięki: wzrostowi odporności materiałów wypełniających kratę na ścinanie w wyniku ich zamknięcia i zagęszczenia wewnątrz komórek, zmniejszeniu osiadania spowodowanego naturalnym zagęszczeniem oraz ograniczeniu bocznych przesunięć materiału wypełniającego komórki, zmniejszeniu naprężeń przekazywanych na podłoże gruntowe od obciążenia oddziałującego na nawierzchnię w wyniku rozkładania skoncentrowanych obciążeń na sąsiadujące komórki kraty [6], co przedstawia rys. 8.…”

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Analysis of the possibility of using a geogrid to improve load bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements

Kowalewska¹,

Włodarski²,

Pietruszewski³

2021

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The article presents an innovative method that was verified in the field. It is aimed to improve the load bearing capacity of airfield pavements, which are one of the elements of the flight safety system. Airfield pavements protect the runway in case when the aircraft is taxiing beyond the runway. Moreover, they are also used to perform starting and landing operations of military aircraft. Due to this, they need to have an adequate load bearing capacity that ensures the safety of performing aircraft flights. Airports cannot afford to be shut down for a long time; thus, it is essential to look for efficient and fast solutions that could improve the load bearing capacity of airfield pavements. The authors suggested to apply geogrid immersed in natural airfield pavement.

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Application of geogrids to ensure the load-bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements

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Analysis and Assessment of the Usefulness of Recycled Plastic Materials for the Production of Airfield Geocell

Analysis and Assessment of the Usefulness of Recycled Plastic Materials for the Production of Airfield Geocell

Analysis of the possibility of using a geogrid to improve load bearing capacity of natural airfield pavements

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