Introduction to Airport Pavements

Overview

About this course

1.0h$195

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.

Competencies

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.

Content

Course content

This course covers the following topics:

Definition and History of Airport Pavements

Airport vs Road Pavements

Regulatory Framework and Guidance Materials

Airport Pavement Types

Performance Requirements

Enroling

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.

Airport Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises airport maintenance crews across repair, landscaping, and facility upkeep, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Reviews

Customer reviews

Course was detailed and informative. Excellent source of knowledge for any airport management related career path.

Anonymous

Well rounded and knowledgeable course packed with vital information about pavement maintenance.

Sherlando

Great course. Good introduction to the subject.

Anonymous

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