Main north/south runway at Washington National Airport was grooved to preclude possibility of hydroplaning of aircraft landing on wet surfaces; groove dimension of 1/8-in. deep by 1/8-in. wide on 1-in. centers was used; benefits gained include more even braking surface over runway, and elimination of possibility of hydroplaning. (08976)


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    Title :

    Grooving runway at Washington National Airport


    Additional title:

    Civ Eng (NY)


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    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English