This 1-hour interactive online course provides the basics of rigid pavement design (concrete pavements) for airport pavements. The design must include consideration of the concrete and the subbase. Consideration must be given to frost protection and use of reinforced or continuously reinforced sections. Proper joint design and spacing is critical in proper design of concrete pavements. The course is based on design guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration. Additional RedVector.com courses are available on other airport pavement design subjects. This course includes a multiple-choice test at the end.
This course includes downloadable PDF files which require you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view.
Understand the importance of the use of an appropriate subbase
Be familiar with the factors that influence the thickness of the concrete
Know how the design is influenced by frost and high traffic volumes
Understand the importance of proper joint type and location
Know the different types of reinforcing used and the reasons for using reinforcing
Haved followed several design examples
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
1 hr. Online Course