A solo truck dumps on a runway under construction at SeaTac International Airport. Workers can be seen working on and next to an enormous paving machine at SeaTac International Airport. Mt. Rainier can be seen in the middle distance. A surveying camera stands on the side of a thick concrete slab. In the distance, workers can be seen around an enormous paving machine fitted with jobsite lights. Mt. Rainier can be seen in the far distance. A truck waits to be loaded from a concrete plant set up near the runway of SeaTac International Airport.

SeaTac Runway 16C-34C

Date: May 2015 – November 2015
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Description

In 2015, SeaTac International Airport reconstructed the center runway, which was originally built in 1969. The runway is projected to have a 40-year lifespan. In total, the project cost $95 million.

Materials

Over 191,000 Tons of FAA-approved 7/8” Concrete Aggregate, 1½” Concrete Aggregate, and Sand were used.

Highlights

Reconstruction of SeaTac International Airport’s center runway involved rebuilding 4,000 concrete panels that needed to withstand immense force during landing and takeoff. To ensure we met the FAA’s demanding standards, we washed our aggregates twice and increased the amount they were crushed. Our efforts helped the contractor achieve the correct concrete strength and meet tough FAA requirements. The completion of the project was publicized in the Seattle Times.