Desenvolvimento de um modelo de gerenciamento de pavimentos aeroportuários como apoio à tomada de decisão sobre estratégias de manutenção e reabilitação

Abstract

As a measure to increase the operational safety performance at Brazilian airports, this work proposes a model of management of airport pavements, in network level, through a technical and economic assessment procedure, on the basis of structural, functional and grip parameters, aimed at supporting decision-making on maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. To this end, studies on the definitions and characteristics of surface texture, functional and structural conditions – with current regulations and testing parameters established by the regulatory bodies of civil aviation in Brazil were observed. Features and technical standards from other countries have also been described and served as theoretical basis of this work. Pinto Martins International Airport in Fortaleza, Ceará, served as a study for the application of simulated scenarios for the proposed model. The results gathered proved possible the planning and the proper implementation of techniques, costs and application of maintenance and rehabilitation strategies for increasing the safety of takeoffs and landings operations.