Runway information here please!

[Mr. Bones]

hello,

for school we have to make a presentation about a building (tunnel, bridge, tower, ...), it doesn't matter what, as long as it handles about architecture it's ok.

i'd like to talk about runway constructions....how they build a runway, what materials do they mostly use, what kinds of runways exist, what's around a runway (ILS, ATC tower, VASI, taxiways,...), costs,...

if you have any information about this subject, or you know websites such as 'how to build a runway'  ::), please post them here or pm me. any help is much appreciated. thanx in advance!  ;)

[ozzy72]

Ken try http://www2.faa.gov/arp/ace/edc01.htm ,I'll try and get some more from one of my friends who is an engineering teacher.

Mark

[Mr. Bones]

thanks alot Mark!!!

[OTTOL]

Perhaps an interesting note..........

Most people assume that engineers put the greatest emphasis on the runway itself, in terms of overall strength, when designing a new airport. In fact the greatest pressure is actually applied at the gates, when an aircraft is turned(while be towed), or is turning tightly, at low speed!

[BFMF]

Well, an airstrip in the bush could be a beach, or even a field