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Airport Infrastructure

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Airport Infrastructure

This course is part of Infrastructure for Transportation Systems Specialization

Instructor: Subject Matter Expert

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

10 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop the ability to strategically select suitable locations for airport development.
Develop skills for planning and designing passenger-friendly terminal buildings.
Understand the crucial pre-construction activities like site surveys, resource allocation, and construction planning for airport development.
Master the principles behind planning and designing modern airports.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the planning, design, and construction aspects of modern airports. It covers the fundamental concepts, regulations, and considerations involved in the development of airport facilities. It offers insights into airport master planning, airside works, terminal building planning, utilities, and the construction phases of runways and taxiways.

Module details

This module introduces the key features of a modern airport. It covers important codes and regulations set by aviation organizations. Essential key terms and definitions related to airport infrastructure are also included. An overview of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) master planning process is presented, including site selection considerations.

What's included

14 videos1 assignment

14 videosTotal 129 minutes

About the Specialization3 minutes
About the Course4 minutes
Overview and Introduction of Airport13 minutes
Features of a modern airport8 minutes
Important Codes and aviation regulation organisations8 minutes
Key Terms and definitions -Part 110 minutes
Key Terms and definitions -Part 28 minutes
ICAO : Outline of Master Planning process -Part 115 minutes
ICAO : Outline of Master Planning process -Part 213 minutes
Site selection of green field airport - Part 110 minutes
Site selection of green field airport - Part 29 minutes
Survey of various elements/facilities: Part 111 minutes
Survey of various elements/facilities: Part 210 minutes
Layout Plans6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Overview and Master plan of modern airport30 minutes

The module explores the location and planning considerations for airside works. It also covers the configuration, orientation, and design of runways. Design aspects of taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, ducts, and lighting are discussed. Navigational and meteorological aids, as well as runway marking, are explained in detail.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 93 minutes

Location and planning considerations 8 minutes
Configuration and orientation of runways: Part 112 minutes
Configuration and orientation of runways: Part 25 minutes
Design of Runway6 minutes
Design of Taxiways, Aprons14 minutes
Design of Drainage System, Ducts and Lighting System Part 112 minutes
Design of Drainage System, Ducts and Lighting System Part 28 minutes
Navigational and Meteorological Aids14 minutes
Runway Marking13 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Planning and Design of Airside works30 minutes

This module focuses on the layout and planning considerations of terminal buildings. Functions and passenger conveniences within the terminal are discussed. Topics include the design of travellators, departure and arrival gates, MEP, HVAC services, and a walkthrough of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

The planning of approach roads, landscaping, and drainage are included in this module. Landside access, arrival/departure planning, and multi-level/surface car parking are covered. Utility planning includes air traffic control towers, water harvesting, supply management, fuel storage, power supply, renewable energy, and the airport fire & rescue station.

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videosTotal 92 minutes

Approach roads to terminal building, Landscaping and Drains Part 19 minutes
Approach roads to terminal building, Landscaping and Drains Part 28 minutes
Multi Level/Surface car parking/Waiting areas5 minutes
Landside Access and Arrival/Departure Planning14 minutes
Departure/Arrival Forecourt and approach roads3 minutes
Air Traffic Control Tower Part 111 minutes
Air Traffic Control Tower Part 29 minutes
Water harvesting cum storage7 minutes
Water Supply Management7 minutes
Fuel storage and supply8 minutes
Power Supply or energy5 minutes
Renewable Energy4 minutes
Airport fire & Rescue station2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Planning of Approach to Terminal building and utilities30 minutes

This module addresses pre-construction activities, including resource deployment and site infrastructure setup. Estimation of plant and equipment requirements is discussed. Key construction equipment, such as earthmoving plants, dumpers, compaction equipment, hoists, and tower cranes, is covered.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 65 minutes

Pre-construction Activities Part 114 minutes
Pre-construction Activities Part 213 minutes
Phase-wise deployment of key resources and setting up of site infrastructure3 minutes
Estimation of requirement of Plant and equipment12 minutes
Earthmoving Plants, Dumpers and Compaction Equipment12 minutes
Hoists and Tower Cranes11 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Pre Construction of Airport works including other services30 minutes

The module begins with an overview of airport layout and grading plans. Execution and estimation of various layers of flexible pavements and rigid pavements are explained. Construction aspects of drainage, ducts, and approach lighting systems are discussed in detail.