Date of Graduation
7-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Civil Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Murray, Cameron
Committee Member
Hale, Micah
Second Committee Member
Williams, Stacy
Keywords
Military Airfield, Concrete, Pavement, performance
Abstract
Concrete airfield pavements are designed following strict specifications to provide decades of performance and serviceability. The pavements are expected to withstand demanding operational loading and environmental conditions. However, long-term performance often strays from the expected results despite compliance to the specifications. This thesis establishes the foundation of a framework that links the mixture design test results to the in-service performance of airfield pavements. The goal of this work was to create the principles of a risk-based framework for pavement decision making using a case study on two similar airfields. With this quantitative framework established, the approval processes for concrete mix designs and other airfield pavement decisions can be risk-informed and potentially accelerated with a higher degree of confidence.
Citation
Tsirmpas, D. K. (2026). Proposed Risk-Based Framework to Predict Long-Term Performance of Military Airfield Concrete Pavements. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/6355
