AAAE ACE Operations Module 2 Questions & Answers 100% Solved(SCORED A+)

What are the two major categories of pavement? - ANSWER-Flexible and rigid What are some types of flexible pavement? - ANSWER-Grass, dirt, gravel and asphalt Why are paved surfaces necessary at airports? - ANSWER-To support the critical loads imposed on them; to produce a smooth, skid-resistant and safe-riding surface Airport surfaces are distinguished by operational control and FAA design standards into what two areas? - ANSWER-Movement and non-movement What constitutes the movement area on an airport? - ANSWER-Runways and taxiways. At ATCT controlled airports, the surfaces under ATC control. These areas must meet Part 139 design restrictions. What constitutes the non-movement area of an airport? - ANSWER-Taxiways and aprons not under ATCT control How are movement and non-movement areas determined at an airport with an ATCT? - ANSWER-By Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the airport and the ATCT. What is the benefit of using a rigid pavement such as Portland Cement Concrete? - ANSWER-It is about half the lifetime cost of asphalt, with a service life of 30+ years versus 5-15 years for asphalt. Concrete is more expensive up front though, so asphalt is comm