scholarly journals An overview of the airport pavement management systems (APMS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 581-590
Author(s):  
Md. Tofail Miah ◽  
Erwin Oh ◽  
Gary Chai ◽  
Phil Bell
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Process ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Pavement Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Pavement Maintenance ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Airport Pavement ◽  
Pavement Management Systems ◽  
Optimum Cost

AbstractAirport Pavement Management System (APMS) is a useful tool, including a set of procedures for collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and reporting pavement data, thus assisting airports in finding optimum cost-effective treatments to preserve their pavement assets. The paper provides an in-depth overview of the APMS from an extensive literature review with the aim to identify numerous issues within APMS, such as the components, Pavement Condition Indices, software utilization, and the comprehensive implementation process. The methodology adopted for this research is a descriptive-based study approach on the various airport pavement manuals, guidelines and advisory circulars, journal articles, and book publications for the APMS applications. The airport pavement management systems and the case studies in various airports internationally will be included in the review. The study includes various subjects such as major components, benefit and cost approach, management in different levels, software utilization, maintenance, and rehabilitation (M&R) policies in the implementation of the APMS. Additionally, the research examines the pavement performance indicators that are the key elements for evaluating pavement conditions. Besides, the APMS software programs can store historical information, analyze data, develop models, and generate reports for M&R in association with the budget, including estimating future pavement life. The study summarizes the condition data required for the implementation and operation of an APMS, as well as the information generated by the APMS. The review highlights the benefits of an APMS in providing the airport operators and engineers far more informed position for decision-making to forecast future pavement maintenance requirements for an adequate and timely M&R.

Incorporating Road Safety into Pavement Management

2000 ◽  
Vol 1699 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Tighe ◽  
Ningyuan Li ◽  
Lynne Cowe Falls ◽  
Ralph Haas
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Pavement Management ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Pavement Maintenance ◽  
Pavement Surface ◽  
Pavement Management Systems ◽  
Pavement Engineering

Improving road safety through proper pavement engineering and maintenance should be one of the major objectives of pavement management systems. When pavements are evaluated in terms of safety, a number of factors related to pavement engineering properties are raised, such as pavement geometric design, paving materials and mix design, pavement surface properties, shoulder type, and pavement color and visibility. Each year there are voluminous annual reports on traffic accident statistics and discussions of such road safety issues as road safety modeling and pavement safety measurements and criteria. Although road safety may be considered a separate area, it should be incorporated into pavement management systems. The main pavement engineering relationships associated with road safety are identified, and the various aspects of road safety related to pavement management, such as pavement types, pavement surface macrotexture and microtexture, and pavement safety measurements, criteria, and evaluation methods, are discussed. A systematic approach is proposed for the coordination of pavement maintenance programs with road safety improvement and the incorporation or integration of safety management with pavement and other management systems. Finally, a list of possible remedial measures for road safety improvements associated with pavement maintenance activities is recommended.

Development of a unique deterioration index, prioritization methodology, and foreign object damage evaluation models for Canadian airfield pavement management

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 608-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar Shah ◽  
Susan Tighe ◽  
Allen Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Pavement Management ◽  
Pavement Performance ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Foreign Object ◽  
Foreign Object Damage ◽  
Condition Rating ◽  
Airport Pavement ◽  
Pavement Management Systems ◽  
Evaluation Models

Modelling of pavement performance deterioration is a critical engineering process in Pavement Management Systems. Most of the existing Airport Pavement Management Systems (APMS) employ limited surface distresses in their performance evaluation models. These systems may not serve the objectives of some agencies. It is essential for an effective APMS to include evaluation models that adequately address the specific needs of the agency. This paper presents the development of a unique pavement deterioration index, i.e., the Condition Rating Index, developed for 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD). This index is modelled to serve the specific needs of 1 CAD effectively. Performance prediction models for the various classes of pavements are developed based on Markov Chains. The prioritization methodology employed also reflects the needs of 1 CAD. Consequently, this paper investigates the quantification and prediction of Foreign Object Damage (FODp). The FODp Index is developed as well as defined. Prediction models for FODp are developed along with the establishment of critical states of the FODp Index.Key words: airport pavement management system, Condition Rating Index, pavement performance evaluation models, Foreign Object Damage, 1 Canadian Air Division.

Pavement Management Systems: Past, Present, and Future

2003 ◽  
Vol 1853 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram B. Kulkarni ◽  
Richard W. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Performance Prediction ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Pavement Management ◽  
Pavement Performance ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Seamless Integration ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Pavement Management Systems ◽  
Transportation Organization ◽  
Pavement Performance Prediction

The progress made over the past three decades in the key elements of pavement management systems was evaluated, and the significant improvements expected over the next 10 years were projected. Eight specific elements of a pavement management system were addressed: functions, data collection and management, pavement performance prediction, economic analysis, priority evaluation, optimization, institutional issues, and information technology. Among the significant improvements expected in pavement management systems in the next decade are improved linkage among, and better access to, databases; systematic updating of pavement performance prediction models by using data from ongoing pavement condition surveys; seamless integration of the multiple management systems of interest to a transportation organization; greater use of geographic information and Global Positioning Systems; increasing use of imaging and scanning and automatic interpretation technologies; and extensive use of formal optimization methods to make the best use of limited resources.

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