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Posted by tigerfan in bamaland
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Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:20 am to
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has to be repaired more often.



False.

Concrete holds up way better to freeze/thaw cycles and de-icers.

Why are runways concrete if they are so rough and need to be repaired more often?
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Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:25 am to
The initial cost of concrete is why asphalt is used, but long term? Asphalt is more costly because of the maintenance.
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Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:30 am to
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Why are runways concrete if they are so rough and need to be repaired more often?


Because the weight of an aircraft is greater than the weight of a semi.
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