Publisher's Synopsis
This proceedings is a collection of 31 papers presented at the 27th International Air Transportation Conference in Chicago, Illinois, August 5-8, 2001. These papers present the state of the art in airfield pavement technology, discussing practical and applied research findings related to all aspects of airfield pavements. A variety of topics cover the planning, design, construction, operation, management, and maintenance of airports, including: landside, terminal, and airfield related issues on a range of subjects such as pavement design; pavement materials; construction methods; environmental, operations, and planning concerns; and implications of future aircraft. Numerous well-documented case studies are included.
