The impact of operating fluids used to service aircraft on the durability of airfield concrete pavements

Abstract

The manuscript intends to demonstrate the impact of aircraft operating fluids on the parameters of airfield hardened concrete. In the studies conducted over the longer term than provided for in the applicable standards, the impact of these operating fluids on the durability of C 30/37 concrete composed with the use of basalt and granite aggregate was determined. The tests showed that the discussed operating fluids have a destructive effect on airfield runway concrete to a varying degree. The currently applied agents that protect runway pavement against its deterioration fulfil their function only in a limited scope.