Transcript Airport Engineering

Airport Engineering
CE 2303 Railways, Airports & Harbor
Engineering
Introduction
• This is the fastest mode of transport flying at
more than 300 Kmph to a modern speed
which is nearly 3 times the speed of sound.
• Boeing 747 is flying at 885 Kmph
• X-43 aircraft flies at 11,265 Kmph
Advantages & Disadvantages of Air Transport
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Accessibility
• Flight Rules
• Continuous Journey
• Operating Expenses
• Demand for Technical
Skill
• Safety
• Emergency use
• Engineering use
• Saving in Time
• Weather conditions
Role of Air Transport
• Creates opportunities for employment,
commerce, trade and tourism industry
business,
• Airports not only provide infrastructure for airline but also
contribute to the economy of the region
• Vital role in facilitating economic growth
• 40% of international tourists travel by air / 40% of interregional exports of goods
• Air transport industry generates a total of 29 million jobs
globally
Role of Air Transport
• Aviation Global economic impact: 8% of World Gross
Domestic Product (GDP)
• 70% of businesses report that serving a bigger market is a
key benefit using air services
• Aviation boasts high occupancy rates of 65-70% - which is
more than double those of rail/road
• Modern aircraft achieve fuel efficiency – 3.5 liters per 100
Passenger-Km
Components of Airport
Components of Airport
Runway
Taxiway
Apron
In-front of Airport
Abu Dhabi Airport
Close View of Boeing
Airport Planning
• Adequate access to the metropolitan area
• Securing sufficient airspace for access to the airport
• Sufficient land for carrying out ground work
Airport Site Selection
• Atmospheric and meteorological conditions
• Availability of land for expansion
• Availability of utilities
• Development of the surrounding area
• Economy of construction
• Ground accessibility
• Presence of other airports
Airport Site Selection
• Regional plan
• Soil Characteristics
• Surrounding obstructions
• Topography
• Use of airport