Airport Pavement Construction

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe the key properties of, and construction requirements for, common subgrade materials.
• Explain the general processes for, and key considerations when, using fine crushed rock, cement treated crushed rock, and foamed bitumen base in pavement construction.
• Describe the typical construction processes for, and items to consider during the construction of, asphalt, concrete, and concrete block pavers.
• Explain the rationale for, and key considerations when, conducting proof rolling as part of airport pavement construction.
• Recognize the need for rapid, or expedient, construction materials and methods for pavement upgrades.
• Explain the factors that should be considered when selecting expedient construction materials and methods.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport operations staff and managers, regulators and inspectors, engineers, project managers, and others who are responsible for designing, constructing, evaluating, or maintaining airfield pavements.
• Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of airfield pavements.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Key differences between airport and road pavement construction.
• What is in and out of scope in this course.

Subgrade Construction

• The basic steps involved in subgrade construction.
• Key properties of, and construction requirements for, common subgrade materials.

Pavement Layer Construction – Part 1

• Materials commonly used for pavement sub-base / base layers and their properties.

Pavement Layer Construction – Part 2

• Materials commonly used for constructing the pavement base / surface layer and their properties.

Proof Rolling

• The purpose of, and key considerations for, proof rolling as part of airport pavement construction.

Time Limited Construction and Rehabilitation

• The increasing need for rapid pavement construction and rehabilitation.
• Key considerations for selecting expedient construction materials and methods.
• Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.