The research conducted at ATR’s pavement test facilities supports FAA’s continuing mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
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National Airport Pavement Test Facility (NAPTF): At this state-of-the-art, full-scale pavement test facility, built in partnership with the Boeing Company, FAA researchers conduct full-scale, accelerated pavement testing (APT) on concrete and asphalt pavement structures. LEARN MORE
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National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center (NAPMRC): This unique APT research facility allows engineers to investigate the performance of asphalt and other pavement materials indoor and outdoor, at controlled pavement temperatures and aircraft wheel loads. LEARN MORE
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NextGen Pavement Materials Lab: This advanced material testing lab is fully equipped to test and characterize HMA mixes, concrete, soils, and aggregate materials used in airport pavement construction. LEARN MORE
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