AAFM Course 210908-1 Pavement Eval Exam And Complete Answers.

Who is the approval authority to approve exceeding weight bearing capacity? - Answer OG/CC (but the AFM must also obtain a recommendation from CE prior to requesting approval from the OG/CC) What does the PCN tell us? - Answer How much stress the pavement can take What does the ACN tell us? - Answer How much weight the pavement can handle. What is the primary purpose of an airfield pavement structural evaluation? - Answer To determine the load-carrying capacity of a pavement. Assesses a runway's skid resistance and its potential to contribute to a hydroplaning incident. - Answer Runway friction characteristics evaluation This survey identifies and documents pavement distresses, which may be caused by aircraft loadings, vehicle traffic, or environmental conditions. - Answer Airfield pavement condition index (PCI) survey These assessments are used to categorize risks and prioritize projects by combining the PCI survey, structural evaluation, friction evaluation, and foreign object damage index data. - Answer Engineering assessments All pavement is segmented into three parts, what are they? - Answer A network, a branch, and section. In reference to pavement segmentation: this consists of all surface areas which provide access ways for ground or air traffic, including roadways, parking areas, hardstands, storage areas, and airfield pavements. - Answer A network