Print this page Airfield Rigid Pavement Design
Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
Airfield Rigid Pavements are used to provide a means of transport of people, and materials through air travel. The use of Airfield Rigid Pavement ranges from runways to some taxiways. The course materials are based solely on the Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual “Airfield Rigid Pavement Design” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
- How rigid pavement differentiates from flexible pavement;
- How airfield pavements are categorized;
- The differences in different classes of pavement;
- How subgrade data is obtained;
- The minimum compaction for cohesive soils in rigid pavement design;
- The use of MESL;
- Uses for soil stabilization;
- CBR values for various soil types;
- How to determine the effective k value for subbase;
- The ASTM method for determining flexural strength of concrete;
- Design parameters for flexural concrete;
- Pavement thickness of a shoulder;
- The recommended spacing of transverse contraction joints;
- Recommended thickness of Jointed reinforced concrete pavement;
- Qualifications for a slab to be considered odd-shaped;
- The nominal diameter of welded fabric;
- Where tack coats are used in pavement construction;
- Where slip-type joints are used in pavement;
- The recommended spacing for transverse contraction joints;
- Uses of modified soil;
- How composite modulus of soil reaction is shown;
- How to determine the deflection of a concrete slab given aircraft weight and k value;
- When keyed joints are the most economical; and
- How to define the pass-per-coverage ratio.
Intended Audience and Benefit
This course is also perfect for anyone that would like to know more information about Airfield Rigid Pavement Design including transportation, mining, environmental, geotechnical and structural engineers, and many others.
Course Introduction
Rigid Pavement is used to provide a means of transport of people, and materials. The use of Rigid Pavement ranges from runways to some taxiways. Several design parameters are involved in airfield rigid pavement design including base and subbase, and material composition. It is important that all of these parameters are designed and tested efficiently for the entire pavement unit to function correctly. After reading this course the student will know the basic information regarding Airfield Rigid Pavement Design.
Course Content
This course will discuss the Airfield Rigid Pavement Design and their uses in aiding the transport of people and goods underground and through rock. The course materials are based solely on the Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual “Airfield Rigid Pavement Design” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Airfield Rigid Pavement Design
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Course Summary
This course can be used by anyone with an interest in airport design, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and structural engineering, or anyone that would like to know more information regarding Airfield Rigid Pavement Design. After reading this course the student will know the basic information regarding Airfield Rigid Pavement Design. As always good engineering judgment is paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course can provide the learner with valuable information to design and construct Airfield Rigid Pavements.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
http://www.faa.gov/
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
