Date of Award
3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Department
Department of Systems Engineering and Management
First Advisor
Benjamin R. Knost, PhD
Abstract
Two decades of taking risks with infrastructure has led to a $33B backlog in deferred maintenance and recapitalization for the USAF, with expectations that this amount will triple in the next three decades. As this reality materializes, it becomes evident that the condition of infrastructure under the care of the USAF will undergo accelerated degradation. To address and rectify this situation, the Infrastructure Investment Strategy (I2S) was introduced. While the policy commits to bolstering the infrastructure budget to two percent of replacement value, it also acknowledges the necessity of implementing complementary strategies to effectively course correct. One strategy implied in the policy involves leveraging data to make cost-effective decisions. This research aligns with this strategy by analyzing airfield inspection data from four distinct USAF installations to determine the return on investment of various airfield pavement investments. Three analyses, leveraging multiple regression analysis, were conducted to compare various treatments: one focusing on benefits only, followed by short-term cost effectiveness and long-term cost-effectiveness. Outcomes from the analyses are intended to help engineers make well-informed airfield pavement decisions, ultimately supporting the goal of the I2S.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENV-MS-24-M-105
Recommended Citation
Barrogo, Aljhon C., "Comparing the Return of Investment of Maintenance and Repair Treatments on Airfield Pavements" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 7736.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7736
Comments
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