Project Description
RDM, as the Prime consultant, performed a network level Pavement Management System (PMS) update of airfield pavements at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF). This is an update to a Pavement Management survey performed by RDM in 2013. The primary objective of this study was to update the 2013 PMS to reflect changes in pavement conditions and to evaluate the functional and structural condition of the airfield pavements to identify short term and long-range maintenance and rehabilitation requirements. Approximately 9 million SF of airside pavement was surveyed. PCN values were calculated for each runway and several taxiways as part of the program. This calculation included a detailed review of the current and future aircraft fleet mixes utilizing the airport.
RDM developed, prioritized, updated, and recommended maintenance projects and full areas of reconstruction, where needed. Unit costs were updated to create project estimates that included design and construction administration fees. The ten-year Maintenance and Rehab plan identified over $99 million of repair projects that were prioritized by RDM.
An update to the PAVER database, version 7.0.9 was part of the program to with an additional component to provide an airside pavement GIS data implementation. The report and data analysis can be presented in a GIS format to quickly retrieve pavement condition information for either desktop or smart device retrieval. RDM provided airport staff with training on the PAVER and GIS software, as well as Pavement Distress Recognition. All inspection, testing and analysis were performed in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular (AC) and ASTM standards.
