Upgrading infrastructure to current standards for reliability and resilience
In Rhode Island, T.F. Green International Airport needed a runway upgrade to comply with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) criteria. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation selected us to perform design and construction phase services for the Runway 16-34 reconstruction project.
For the project, our airfield design team had to consider many complicated design parameters. Runway 16-34 was originally constructed with a W-shaped cross section, which is not in accordance with current FAA criteria—the cross section included low points for drainage in a non-standard position between the runway centerline and edge lines. According to FAA recommendations, a standard runway should promote drainage all the way to the runway edges. Our final design upgraded the cross section of Runway 16-34 to a proper crown-type cross section that meets regulations. Another complication included factoring in the removal of a nine-inch-thick concrete slab that was found under the existing asphalt surface—and extended under the entire 4,481-foot (1,366-metre)-long runway.
As a result of our design and construction phase services work, the reconstructed runway will have better drainage, creating reliability and resilience for the future.
At a Glance
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- Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Dave Dargie, Vice President, Aviation Engineering Manager
It’s my job to collaborate with owners and operators to design safe and efficient airports to enhance our air travel experience.
John Henry, Senior Project Manager, Airports - Infrastructure
It’s my job to coordinate safety and design standards so that airports function safely and efficiently as part of the surrounding community and airport system plan.
Gregg Cohen, Senior Environmental Project Manager
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Alexandra Myers, Aviation Designer
I’m passionate about designing and building airports so people from all over can connect.
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