About the Project

The most recent Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) update at Vance Air Force Base (AFB) in Enid, Oklahoma identified the need to rehabilitate the pavement on Runway 17R/35L and portions of Taxiways C, F, and G based on their deteriorating surface condition. APTech teamed with Mead & Hunt, Inc. to provide design and construction guidance for the placement of new pavement. As part of this effort, we were primarily responsible for evaluating the existing pavement condition and developing recommendation for the new pavement design.

To evaluate the pavement, we conducted a visual pavement evaluation, performed FWD testing, and provided input into developing the geotechnical sampling and testing plan. We also developed alternative pavement designs in accordance with UFC 3-260-02, Pavement Design for Airfields using Pavement-Transportation Computer Assisted Structural Evaluation (PCASE) software, analyzed the alternatives through a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA), and developed design recommendations.

In addition, we are provided review and input on the pavement design details, construction plans, and material specifications. Once the pavement design option was selected, APTech performed additional analyses to determine the Pavement Classification Number (PCN) of the rehabilitated pavements.