DI04006091 · Semester 4 · 5G scheme
Airport Engineering
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI04006091. Independent material — not issued by the university.
Materials
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The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Airport Engineering
- History and importance of airports.
- National and International Airport Authorities and Regulatory Organizations.
- Aircraft types and characteristics relevant to civil engineering.
Unit 2: Airport Planning
- Airport master planning process and objectives.
- Site selection criteria: regional planning, surveys, estimation of future traffic needs.
- FAA recommendations and international standards.
Unit 3: Runway and Taxiway Design
- Runway orientation (wind rose), length, and geometric design.
- Taxiway design: layout, geometric standards, clearance, and bypass taxiways.
Unit 4: Terminal and Landside Facilities
- Terminal Building: elements and requirements, functions, Space requirements, Location Planning concepts
- Vehicular parking area and circulation network.
- Apron: locations, size, gate positions, aircraft parking, configurations, and parking systems
- Hangers: site selection, planning, and design considerations
- Landside infrastructure, including access roads and parking.
Unit 5: Airport Grading, Drainage, and Pavements
- Grading for airfield construction, earthwork computation.
- Airport drainage: aims, functions, requirements, Design of surface and subsurface drainage systems
- Rigid and flexible pavement construction and maintenance.
- Fuel storage area: blast and erosion control.
Unit 6: Air Traffic Control, Navigational and Visual Aids
- Air traffic control network and aids.
- Safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Airport marking and lighting systems.
- Navigational aids for aircraft and airport operations.
Unit 7: Heliport Design
- Planning of Heliports: 7.1.1 site selection 7.1.2 size of landing area 7.1.3 orientation of landing area 7.1.4 terminal area 7.1.5 heliport marking 7.1.6 heliport lighting.
Unit 8: Environmental and Safety Considerations
- Environmental impact of airport development.
- Safety and operational standards for airports.
About this course
Air transportation is playing a major role in the development and growth of the economy of a nation. In the present scenario, there are large, medium, and small airports being developed in the country by the Government as well Private sector. The subject Airport Engineering introduces Diploma Civil Engineering students to the fundamentals of airport planning, design, construction, and maintenance. It provides knowledge of runways, taxiways, pavements, drainage, lighting, and safety standards essential for airport as well as Heliport infrastructure. This subject equips students with practical skills relevant to the growing aviation sector and enhances their employability in infrastructure development and transportation industries.