Dalanzadgad Airport, Mongolia
Projects: Engineering - Planning & Design | Construction | Operations WSO/ARO
PROJECT SUMMARY
ACG undertook the inspection of the pavement condition and assessment for Q400 operations.
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Organise geotechnical testing
- Assess Pavement condition to ICAO standards
- Determine suitability for F50 and Q400 operations
- Nominate PCN for client consideration
PROJECT CHALLENGES AND OUTCOMES
Located in an extremely remote region of the Gobi Desert, this site has unique environmental factors of prolonged sub zero temperatures, extended freeze thaw cycles and long hot summer days. Whilst the pavement met the structural requirements, the durability of the pavement has led to an early end of operational life for the pavement. The rehabilitation strategy needs to accommodate the lack of construction materials and reduced level of trade skills. Site inspections were undertaken in -20degree temperatures.