Airport Asphalt Partnership (AAPTP)
The AAPTP was established in 2004 through a cooperative agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and Auburn University. Although closely related, the AAPTP operated independently from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT). The AAPTP program was completed in May 2010.
Procedures Manual
AAPTP Procedures Manual (PDF)
This document consists of four sections: (1) an overview of the AAPTP and its administration by Auburn University, (2) the research development process, (3) administrative requirements for agencies, and (4) instructions for preparing and submitting AAPTP project proposals.
Reports
- 04-01: Development of Guidelines for Rubblization — Final Report for Project 04-01; Appendix A for Project 04-01
- 04-02: PG Binder Grade Selection for Airfield Pavements — Final Report for Project 04-02
- 04-03: Implementation of Superpave Mix Design for Airfield Pavements — Volume I Report for Project 04-03; Volume II Report for Project 04-03; Volume III Report for Project 04-03
Webinar Downloads
- Webinar #1: HMA Airport Construction Best Practices Manual (Download)
Guidance for technicians, inspectors, and engineers constructing HMA airfield pavements. - Webinar #2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Airfield Pavements (Download)
Overview of LCCA for flexible and rigid pavements; meets FAA Order 5100.38C guidelines. - Webinar #3: PG Binder Grade Selection & Superpave Mix Design (Download)
Covers binder grade selection using PG system and differences in Marshall vs. Superpave design.
AirCost Software
Download AirCost Software (ZIP)
Developed under AAPTP 06-06, the spreadsheet includes example and blank programs in Excel 97 and 2007 formats. Help files must be saved in the same directory.