Abstract:
This project aims at highlighting the different theories and methodologies for airport pavement geometrical and structural design, both flexible and rigid pavements, and presents the ideal way to apply these methods and the associated software programs for Khartoum New International Airport (KNIA) and Morwei Airport as case studies. Thereafter, the most appropriate pavement design method for KNIA and Morwei airports is proposed and applied.
Initially, information was obtained regarding the design methods and computer programs intended for the design. The second stage involved the collection of the traffic data including aircraft, passengers and freight movements for both airports. In addition, sub-grade strength data and Mean Annual Air Temperature (MAAT) were also compiled. The third stage was composed of traffic movement analysis and forecasting. Using the future design traffic, sub-grade strength and MAAT values, the airports pavement were designed applying two deferent design methodologies for each of flexible and rigid pavements.
Comparison was carried out for each airport pavement types to find the most suitable design for KNIA and Morwei airport, and also in term of the cheapest one among of flexible and rigid pavements, on several design environmental and economical factors
