The Société Concessionnaire de l’Aéroport (SCA) had decided to undertake a systematic check of the foundation of the runways as well as of the taxiways at the 2 airports.

A contract has been awarded to Scott Wilson Kirkpartrick Co. (SWK) to undertake the Topographical and soil investigation surveys prior to the redesign of these works. KCEC has been awarded by SWK a sub-contract to carry out such surveys and laboratory testing, from January to May 2005.

Works done by KCEC:
•    Planimetric and vertical surveys of the runways, drainage canal and the taxiways.
•    Soil and concrete drilling in the apron and the foundation of the runways and taxiways.
•    In-situ tests for density, moisture content, DCP and CBR.
•    Laboratory testing for soil properties (Alterberg Limits, density, gravity, granulometry, cohesion, CBR……..