Introduction to Airport Pavements

1.5h - $195.00 USD

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The Introduction to Airport Pavements course is designed to introduce learners to the key concepts around airport pavements, including the evolution of airport pavements over time, types of pavements commonly encountered, and performance and regulatory requirements.

This course provides important foundational knowledge and is recommended to be taken before completing our other specialized pavement courses.

Note: The course can be taken as part of the Certificate in Airport Pavement Fundamentals for those wishing to gain a more complete understanding of the key concepts and considerations across the pavement lifecycle.

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Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and basic structure of airport pavements.
Summarize the evolution of airport pavements over time.
Explain the key differences between airport and road pavements.
Understand the regulatory framework in which airport pavements are required to be managed.
Describe the typical structure of, and differences between, flexible and rigid pavements.
Understand the structural and performance requirements for airport pavements.
Recognize the factors that impact pavement performance.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

Definition and History of Airport Pavements

The purpose and basic structure of airport pavements.
How airport pavements have evolved over time.

Airport vs Road Pavements

Key differences between airport and road pavements.

Regulatory Framework and Guidance Materials

The regulatory framework in which airport pavements must be managed.
Supporting materials available to assist airports in meeting regulatory requirements.

Airport Pavement Types

The typical structure of flexible and rigid pavements.
Key differences between the two types of pavement.

Performance Requirements

Structural and functional performance requirements.
The factors that impact pavement performance.

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

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

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.