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Reconstruction of Apron Taxilane Lima—Alpha, JFK International Airport
Serving more than 45 flights a day, apron Taxilane Lima-Alpha is a vital link to 12 gates between Terminals 2 and 3 at JFK International Airport. The asphalt concrete portions of the taxilane were severely distressed, including block cracking and fatigue cracking. Portland cement concrete portions of the surrounding apron consisted of shattered and severely spalled slabs. Debris caused by pavement failure of both materials was routinely found and removed from the area. Between November 16 and December 22, 1998, Phase I of the reconstruction of the taxilane was completed in 20 working nights. The amount of portland cement concrete pavement constructed was 3,047 m2 (3,644 sy). After considering several options, the final decision was to use high early strength concrete for the taxilane pavement. In cooperation with the tenant airline, the project was uniquely phased for rapid reconstruction. A complete cycle of demolition, subgrade and base preparation, dowel bar installation, portland cement concrete placement, initial cure, and transition pavement were completed each night. The construction occurred between daily periods of major flight operations. The coordination between construction and airline operations, along with the use of high-performance concrete, allowed a critical portion of apron Taxilane Lima-Alpha to be reconstructed with minimal impact on airline operations. After 2 years, the pavement continues to perform without any sign of distress.
Reconstruction of Apron Taxilane Lima—Alpha, JFK International Airport
Serving more than 45 flights a day, apron Taxilane Lima-Alpha is a vital link to 12 gates between Terminals 2 and 3 at JFK International Airport. The asphalt concrete portions of the taxilane were severely distressed, including block cracking and fatigue cracking. Portland cement concrete portions of the surrounding apron consisted of shattered and severely spalled slabs. Debris caused by pavement failure of both materials was routinely found and removed from the area. Between November 16 and December 22, 1998, Phase I of the reconstruction of the taxilane was completed in 20 working nights. The amount of portland cement concrete pavement constructed was 3,047 m2 (3,644 sy). After considering several options, the final decision was to use high early strength concrete for the taxilane pavement. In cooperation with the tenant airline, the project was uniquely phased for rapid reconstruction. A complete cycle of demolition, subgrade and base preparation, dowel bar installation, portland cement concrete placement, initial cure, and transition pavement were completed each night. The construction occurred between daily periods of major flight operations. The coordination between construction and airline operations, along with the use of high-performance concrete, allowed a critical portion of apron Taxilane Lima-Alpha to be reconstructed with minimal impact on airline operations. After 2 years, the pavement continues to perform without any sign of distress.
Reconstruction of Apron Taxilane Lima—Alpha, JFK International Airport
Jansen, Mark C. (author)
27th International Air Transportation Conference ; 2001 ; Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advancing Airfield Pavements ; 336-345
2001-07-24
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Reconstruction of Apron Taxilane Lima-Alpha, JFK International Airport
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