GPR, FWD analyze airfield pavements in South Carolina

The condition and capacity of pavements at 23 airfields in South Carolina have recently been evaluated in a project by the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. The project sought to evaluate the weight bearing strength and Pavement Classification Number (PCN) on all runways,taxiways, aprons and ramps for each of the airfields. The PCN incorporates load capacity, pavement type, substructure strength, maximum tire pressure capacity and method of evaluation. The use of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing is incorporated, as well as, more recently, ground penetrating radar (GPR). GPR has been utilized to supplement coring, mitigate normal airport operations disruptions, and provide more comprehensive pavement structure information.

• Record URL:
  http://naylornetwork.com/fpp-nxt/
• Record URL:
  http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0213/index.php?startid=30
• Authors:
  • Maser, K
  • Carmichael, A
  • Weiss, W
• Publication Date: 2013-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 30-33
• Serial:
  • Pavement Preservation Journal
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Naylor, LLC

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Bearing capacity; Evaluation; Falling weight deflectometers; Ground penetrating radar; Strength of materials; Testing
• Geographic Terms: South Carolina
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01487335
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 18 2013 1:54PM