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The Szczecin-Goleniów Airport required a durable solution to address the extensive cracking on a 2.5 km section of its runway and adjacent taxiway. The existing pavement suffered significant damage, prompting the airport authorities to seek a long-term, cost-effective solution. Budimex S.A., the general contractor, collaborated with us to implement Mesh Track® as the primary reinforcement to prevent reflective cracking.
“The airport needed a fast solution that would provide reliable protection for the entire service life of the pavement,” explained a representative from Budimex. “This meant finding a reinforcement that could be applied quickly, while also offering the durability needed to prevent future issues.”
“By reinforcing the entire length of the runway, rather than just the joints, we ensured greater stability and reduced the risk of cracks propagating through the pavement,” noted the Budimex representative. “The technical support from Bekaert was invaluable. Their calculations demonstrated that reinforcing the entire area was the best option for long-term performance.”
The decision to use Mesh Track® for the entire runway and taxiway resulted in a significant improvement in the pavement’s performance. By reinforcing the entire length, the pavement now offers better protection against reflective cracking and greater resistance to the stresses of air traffic loading. This approach ensures that the runway will maintain its structural integrity over time, extending its service life and reducing the need for future repairs.
Mesh Track® provided the necessary tensile strength and stability to the pavement, effectively managing the stresses caused by air traffic. Also, the reinforced concrete pavement offers cost-effectiveness by reducing maintenance needs and enhancing the longevity of the runway.
