Parts of two proposed runways located in the alkali flat area of White Sands Missile Range were subjected to traffic applied with a test load cart having a maximum gross weight of 280,000 lb carried on a twin-twin gear assembly having a tire inflation pressure of approximately 300 psi. The primary objectives were to determine (a) the load-carrying capacity of the area in regard to current Air Force aircraft, (b) the effect of repetitive traffic, and (c) an evaluation of the area for the operation of skid-mounted vehicles. (Author)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Load-Carrying Evaluation of Alkali Flat Area, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico


    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    52 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English