1. An alternative method of repairing the surface after backfilling and compaction is the use of heavy duty corrugated mats. These are carried to the area on purpose designed trailers.
Category: Route B
Repair Mat 2
2. The mats are unrolled
Repair Mat 3
3. Using special towing adaptors, they are tensioned to remove all slack.
Repair Mat 4
4. The ends of the mats are secured by expanding bolts which pass through panels into undamaged areas of the runway.