2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

Research on Standard of Rut Depth and Groove Deformation of Airport Pavement Considering Hydroplaning

Research Project

Project/Area Number	23760414
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Allocation Type	Multi-year Fund
Research Field	Civil engineering materials/Construction/Construction management
Research Institution	National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management
Principal Investigator	TSUBOKAWA YUKITOMO 国土技術政策総合研究所, 空港研究部, 主任研究官 (70356054)
Project Period (FY)	2011 – 2013
Keywords	空港 / アスファルト舗装
Research Abstract	The limit value of rut depth of runway and taxiway in Japan was decided empirically. However the groove is constructed on runway surface to enhanced drain performance of the runway, there is no limit value of groove deformation in maintenance stage of runway pavement. If rut depth become large or groove is worn down due to the running of aircraft on runway and taxiway, hydroplaning may occur. This study is conducted analytically to clarify the effect of rut depth and shape of groove on drain performance of runway and taxiway.