Program Description

This course provides the learner with an overview of planning, design and construction of Airports. It will provide a roadmap for learners to understand the concepts involved in civil, structural, architectural and MEP functions involved in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects. It provides a brief knowledge to the learner to steer through their career in the field of transportation engineering. The course also provides information on the rapid advancement of technology in this field and helps the learner to acquire application-oriented knowledge with the help of case studies.

Course Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the airport master planning process according to ICAO guidelines.
  • Design and plan critical airport infrastructure elements like terminals, runways, and landside facilities.
  • Evaluate and address challenges related to construction, maintenance, and sustainability in airport development.

Key Highlights

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Master ICAO planning: Gain expertise in crafting airport master plans according to international standards.

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Design key infrastructure: Learn to design terminals, runways, and landside facilities for optimal airport function.

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Future-proof airports: Address construction, maintenance, and sustainability challenges of modern airports.

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

5 Units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

₹1900 (inclusive of tax)

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma / UG /PG Programs in Civil Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

Basic Civil Engineering

Teaching Hours

12 hours

Lead Faculty

Brig. (Retd) Vinod Nakra Professional Urban Transportation and Infrastructure Executive

With over three decades of extensive experience, he is a corporate techno-legal expert specializing in the infrastructure and construction field. He has a strong background in project leadership, overseeing planning, procurement, supervision, quality assurance, and timely execution of complex turnkey construction projects, including highways, bridges, and airport infrastructure such as runways and taxiways.

Learning Schedule

Introduction-key features of a modern airport, Important Codes and aviation regulation organizations, Infrastructure in the Country, Need for Growth Requirements- Passenger Demand Capacity, New Airports envisaged for the next 10 years

Phases: Airport Master Plan Process, ICAO: Outline of Master Planning process, Configuration of Runways, Topographical Survey of various airside elements/facilities, Layout plans, Functions of Terminal building, Data, Size, position and number of Arrival and Departure gates, MEP and HVAC Systems.

Air Traffic Control Tower, Departure/Arrival Forecourt and approach roads, Drainage Planning, Multi-Level/Surface car parking/Waiting areas, arboriculture, Water harvesting cum storage/distribution, Fuel storage and supply, Renewable Energy, Data for Orientation and Design of Runway, Design of Taxiways, Aprons and drainage system.

Navigational and Meteorological Aids, Ducts and Runway/Approach Lighting Systems, Runway Marking, Earthmoving Plants, Dumpers and Compaction Equipment, Tower Cranes and Hoists, Procurement and phase-wise deployment of key resources and setting up of Site Infrastructure

Construction: rigid pavement, Execution & Estimation of Other Layers of Flexible and Rigid Pavements, Airport Layout and Grading Plan, Types of Layers and Gradients etc., Typical Failures of Flexible and Rigid Pavements, Maintenance, Strengthening and Rehabilitation of pavements



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