Financial Viability and Economic Sustainability of Mitigating Pavement Distress Assessment of Taxiway K at PHL and Runway 6-24 at PNE

Sep 10, 2026

This document details the financial viability and economic sustainability of mitigating pavement distress on Taxiway K at PHL and Runway 6-24 at PNE. The presentation, delivered by Sanjay Chaudhury, PE, and Juvena Demo, EIT, at the Hershey Conference on March 27th, 2019, highlights projects in airfields with a focus on time constraints, economical sustainability, and financial viability. It outlines various pavement distresses observed, including longitudinal cracking, transverse cracking, block cracking, and loose aggregates at joints. The assessment approach involves reviewing historical records, conducting condition assessments/visual inspections, utilizing non-destructive testing, and employing boreholes/cores. The document explores alternative designs and analyses for pavement improvement, specifically mentioning subgrade stabilization for Runway 6-24 at PNE and concrete pavement for Taxiway K at PHL. Acknowledgments are extended to the City of Philadelphia – Department of Aviation and several individuals for their contributions. The images provided illustrate the typical conditions of the pavements, showing cracks and distresses that necessitate the mitigation strategies discussed.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages53

Reading Time2 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Financial Viability and Economic Sustainability

Assessment Approach

Pavement Distress Types

FAQs

What is the main focus of this presentation?

The presentation focuses on the financial viability and economic sustainability of mitigating pavement distress on the taxiways and runways of PHL and PNE airports.

What types of pavement distress are discussed?

The document discusses longitudinal cracking, transverse cracking, block cracking, and loose aggregates at joints and cracks in the pavement.

What methods are used for pavement assessment?

The assessment methods include reviewing historical records, visual inspection, non-destructive testing, and boreholes/cores.

Sep 10, 2026

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