UFC 3-260-11FA
25 May 2005
c.
Evaluations of existing pavements (Describe all evaluations conducted.)
1)
Destructive
2)
Nondestructive
d.
Evaluation of existing aviation lighting and electrical systems
e.
Evaluation of electronic NAVAIDS
4.
TESTING (if any)
a.
Laboratory (Describe lab testing conducted.)
b.
Field (Describe field testing conducted.)
5.
RESULTS OF ANY INVESTIGATIONS AND TESTING
a.
Material Characterization. Subgrade characteristics (e.g., soil
classifications, unit weights, moisture-density relationships, gradations,
Atterberg limits, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and/or modulus of
subgrade reaction, permeability)
b.
Groundwater and Subsurface Drainage Conditions
c.
Frost Conditions (where applicable)
1)
Frost susceptibility of materials (based on gradation and frost
classification, laboratory freeze tests, heave measurements,
observations or ice lens formations in test pits, or other factors)
2)
Frost penetration (based on field observations or design air-
freezing index and modified Berggren equation)
3)
Moisture availability
4)
Mean annual temperature
5)
Duration of freezing season
6)
Number of freezer-thaw cycles
d.
Existing Pavement Evaluation/Characterization
e.
Adopted Design Parameters (Summarize)
6.
PAVEMENT THICKNESS DESIGN CRITERIA
Load (Include a copy of the Airfield/Heliport Mission List.)
1)
Airfield/heliport/helipad class or type
2)
Design aircraft or aircraft mix
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