Evaluation of Natural Airfield Pavements Condition Based on the Airfield Pavement Condition Index (APCI)

Natural pavements are an important element of flights. Among other things, they allow the plane to be safely slowed down after it has exited runway. For this reason, load bearing capacity natural airfield and strength turf layer at a specified level required. Currently used testing methods, such as CBR (Californian Bearing Ratio) tests or probe test, separately do not give full image pavement technical condition. The authors presented methodology for assessing condition surfaces based on APCI (Airfield Pavement Condition Index). index is same time surface up 0.85 m strength. mathematical model classification in terms indicator presented. article also presents example using method assess shoulders end safety areas runway one operating airport facilities.