Conference paper
Bituminous Surfaced Pavement Maintenance for Remote Airfields in Australia
Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) Pavements Industry Conference, 2007 (Sydney, Australia, 21-Oct-2007–24-Oct-2007)
Australian Asphalt Pavement Association
2008
Abstract
Many smaller airfields in Australia are situated in remote locations. Many of these airfields are now servicing B737 aircraft even though they were designed for the smaller aircraft in operation at the time of their construction. Well planned and executed bituminous pavement maintenance is therefore critical to the ongoing serviceability of these pavements. Typical remote airfields surfacings include hot mix asphalt and hot sprayed bituminous seals. The operation of aircraft and airfields is such that the outcomes and performance of bituminous surfacings and maintenance for airfields is slightly different to that for roads. Subtle but important differences in the approach to the application and maintenance of these surfacings are therefore essential. Common bituminous pavement maintenance activities include: • Asphalt overlay. • Hot sprayed bitumen resealing. • Surface enrichment sprayed treatment. • Routine maintenance tasks. Whilst the materials, equipment, contractors and construction techniques are generally the same as for road pavements, the operational requirements are significantly different. Experienced aircraft pavement engineering specialists are recommended to ensure that these subtle differences are implemented.
Details
- Title
- Bituminous Surfaced Pavement Maintenance for Remote Airfields in Australia
- Authors
- Gregory W White (Author) - Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd
- Conference details
- Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) Pavements Industry Conference, 2007 (Sydney, Australia, 21-Oct-2007–24-Oct-2007)
- Publisher
- Australian Asphalt Pavement Association
- Date published
- 2008
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2008 Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. Reproduced here with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450554902621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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