Evaluation of Vibratory Rollers for Bomb Damage Repair

摘要

Four vibratory rollers in the 8.5 to 17-ton range were evaluated for use in bomb damage repair of airfields. The rollers were tested for their compaction ability on grade crushed limestone. After this initial testing the two most promising rollers were tested by repairing simulated bomb craters using 24-inch thick layers of crushed limestone compacted only from the surface. These repairs were tested with F-4 loadcraft traffic. Despite difficulties in predicting roller performance, 10-ton vibratory rollers or heavier are capable of compacting crushed limestone from the surface only to support F-4 loads. (Author)