Nondestructive Testing of Runway Pavements
This comprehensive course explores the principles, equipment, and methodologies involved in the nondestructive testing (NDT) of airport runway pavements. It provides engineers with the knowledge needed to evaluate the structural integrity and performance of pavements using various NDT technologies, including Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD), Heavy Weight Deflectometers (HWD), vibratory devices like Dynaflect and Road Rater, and static testing methods such as the Benkleman Beam.
The course details equipment selection, calibration, field test planning, data collection procedures, and the interpretation of deflection data to inform maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction strategies. articipants will learn how to use NDT data to estimate pavement and subgrade layer properties, detect voids and load transfer inefficiencies, and develop structural designs that meet FAA requirements. The course emphasizes the integration of NDT into pavement management systems and highlights practical field considerations, including temperature effects, traffic coordination, and safety.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Identify and compare key NDT equipment types (impulse, vibratory, and static) and their applications in pavement evaluation.
- Develop and execute effective NDT test plans tailored to specific project or network-level airport pavement studies.
- Interpret deflection data to assess pavement strength, locate weak areas, and evaluate subgrade performance.
- Apply FAA-recommended procedures and software (e.g., BAKFAA) to analyze NDT data for design and rehabilitation planning.
- Integrate NDT results into airport pavement management systems to support condition assessments and long-term infrastructure planning.
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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
