Industry Driven Elective

AIRPORT ENGINEERING (2:0:0)

Sub Code : CV7I01 CIE : 50% Marks

Hrs/Week: 2+0+0 SEE : 50% Marks

SEE Hrs : 2 Hrs Max. Marks : 50

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the impact of civil aviation and describe national and international regulations on
airport planning & design including geometric components of an airport.
2. Design structural components of pavements and describe construction management &
maintenance in airport engineering.

Module - I
Introduction
History of aviation, Impact of civil aviation on society, Airport engineer’s moral
responsibilities, Infrastructure development plan, International regulations as per ICAO,
National regulations as per DGCA, Airport development, operation and maintenance funds.
8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Recent developments of airports in India, ICAO’s safety initiatives.

Module - II
Airport Planning and Design
Airport master plan, Airport components, Techno economic analysis, Possible phases of
development, Site selection and investigations (including meteorological data), Geometric
design (locations, types and numbers): Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, Separation distance.
8 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Air traffic control and management.

Module - III
Structural Design of Pavements
Flexible and rigid pavement design, Drainage system, Utilities (power, water, sewage), Land
side development (access roads, car parking).
Construction Management
Need for quality control, Project planning, Project management, Quality control and
assurance, Airport operational issues and maintenance.
10 Hrs
Self Learning Exercise: Airport pavement rehabilitation programmes, Visual aids.

Text Books
1. Horonjeff, “Planning & Design of Airport”, McGraw Hill Publications New Delhi, 5th
Edition.
2. S C Saxena, “Airport Engineering: Planning and Design”, CBS Publishers, 2010.
3. Ashford, N. and Wright, P. H., “Airport Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, NY.

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Reference Book
1. Annex 14, Volume I “Aerodrome Design and Operations”, ICAO.
2. Technical manuals related to Annex 14, ICAO.
3. DGCA Civil Aviation Regulations – Section IV – Aerodrome Standards and Licensing .

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