This webinar will focus on the resiliency of airfield pavements against various climate and weather-related conditions commonly experienced within the continental United States, such as freezing temperatures, extreme heat, and flooding events.  Three presenters will cover technical research, industry innovations, and applied experience in achieving climate resiliency in the design and construction of concrete and asphalt airfield pavements.  Attendees will gain insights and practical knowledge that can be applied in the preparation of airfield pavement designs and related technical specifications that expands on standard FAA advisory circular guidance.      

PRESENTERS

Heather Nelson, Senior Resident Project Representative, Kimley-Horn
Harold Honey, Chief Engineer, American Concrete Pavement Association

Benjamin Bowers, McCartney-Chase Highway Engineering Associate Professor, Auburn University
David Elliot, Senior Resident Project Representative, Kimley-Horn

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this ACC webinar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize which climate/weather patterns are of significant concern for airfield pavements (ice/frost, groundwater/tidewater, heat, humidity, etc.). 
• Gain awareness of the technical research and industry innovations that are being conducted in the realm of resilient airfield pavements.
• Leverage FAA Advisory Circular and other design standards and guidance regarding consideration of climate/weather in the preparation of airfield pavement designs, capital improvement program planning, and preparation of construction technical specifications.
• Evaluate and identify common construction-related pitfalls that can compromise long-term resiliency of pavements against climate/weather-related effects.
• Apply industry best practices and engineering judgement within their own airfield pavement projects for mitigating climate/weather effects.