DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE PREDICTION MODELS FOR AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS

Data for developing performance prediction models were obtained from 12 U.S. Air Force bases located throughout the United States. The data were used to develop performance prediction models for asphalt and concrete pavements. Data were also collected at a later date from 5 of the 12 bases originally surveyed to verify all developed models. It was found that the performance models do an adequate job of predicting pavement condition but that these models may not be precise enough for project level management. The concept of local modeling, which is the development of different models for each base, was investigated and the results appear promising. Local modeling has the advantage that factors such as construction methods, maintenance policies, and environmental factors do not need to be considered; in universal modeling, these factors are probably not accounted for fully. The performance of pavements as presented herein is measured by the pavement condition index that was developed for the U.S. Air Force and recently published by the FAA as an advisory circular.

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: pp 25-33
  • Monograph Title: Localized pavement repairs and pavement maintenance management
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399182
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 0309037697
  • Files: TRIS, TRB
  • Created Date: Jan 31 1986 12:00AM