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Case Study

	The New Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok Island (HKIA) is said to be one of the largest public works projects in history. Constructing HKIA was such a massive project because the island/airport had to be built literally from the ground up. Even though every effort was made to minimize settlement, HKIA engineers knew that through the course of time and use, settlement would occur. The objective was to minimize differential settlement and to track the pavement’s profile as the pavement settled...

APR will work with your runway and taxiway designers to ensure that the grade changes and wavelengths incorporated into the design will not generate unwanted aircraft response. The best and least expensive way to make corrections is in the lab and office, before the construction begins. Aircraft simulation on an airfield pavement design is the best way to ensure the design is acceptable. If problems are found, APR will work with the designers to minimize aircraft response while maintaining non-smoothness considerations. Whether it is a new runway or taxiway, or repair design, APR can ensure that your project starts with a design that minimizes aircraft response.