Field Survey

Field Surveys and Manual Measurements

The detailed Field Surveys are performed every three months and consist of the following items: 


1.     Pavement Condition Index: Pavement condition index is computed in accordance with ASTM D5340-93. Data from the field survey are input into MicroPaver database to determine overall condition rating.


Overview of Sample Units

Results from latest survey sample units 3 and 4 - APRIL 10 - 1997


Latest Deterioration Plot sample unit 3 - APRIL 10 - 1997

Latest Deterioration Plot sample unit 4 - APRIL 10 - 1997


Picture of Corner Spall in Sample Unit 3 - APRIL 11

Picture of Corner Spall in Sample Unit 8 - APRIL 11


Picture of Crazing in Sample Unit 4 - APRIL 11



2.     Brass Pins Elevation Surveys: Brass pins were inserted at the surface of the concrete pavement. These serve as reference points. They are surveyed on a quarterly basis.

 

Brass Pin Locations

Photo of Brass Pin Number 9 - April 30


Graphical Results for pins 1-5

Graphical Results for pins 6-10


Graphical results for pins 10-15


3.     Water Wells: Two water wells were installed on the edge of the runway where water level is ed

 

Water wells locations

Photo of Water Well - April 30

 

Contact the Project Lead: Dr. David Brill, Airport R&D


Last Update: 05/18/09