Evaluating Functional and Structural Condition Based Maintenances of Airfield Pavements

Authors

  • Tarefder, R. Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, MSC 01 1070, Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM 87131
  • Ahmed, M.U. Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, MSC 01 1070, Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM 87131
  • Rahman, M.M. Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, MSC 01 1070, Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM 87131

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9744/ced.15.2.71-80

Keywords:

Airport and airfield runways, damage, FWD, functional condition, LCCA, pavement management, structural condition.

Abstract

This study evaluates airfield pavements’ functional- and structural-condition to determine the most economical maintenance method. As a part of the analysis, Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for several runways, taxiways, and aprons has been determined by MicroPAVER. Structural evaluation of airport pavements has been performed by Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) test. Evaluation of Layer Moduli and Overlay Design (ELMOD) also determines the required overlay thickness based on the E-values, i.e. FWD data analysis. Damage analysis determines the time of repeated overlay application. In addition, functional parameters have been included to determine the time of functional maintenance. Maintenance and rehabilitation alternatives have been selected to develop different program strategies. Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) has been performed to determine the maintenance cost. Structural condition based maintenance cost is compared to functional condition based maintenance cost. Comparison shows that structural condition based approach yields cheaper maintenance strategies than functional condition based maintenance approach.

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Published

2013-09-12

How to Cite

R., T., M.U., A., & M.M., R. (2013). Evaluating Functional and Structural Condition Based Maintenances of Airfield Pavements. Civil Engineering Dimension, 15(2), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.9744/ced.15.2.71-80

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2013): SEPTEMBER 2013

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