This structure was more than 25 years old and in need of refurbishment, with the objective of realising at least a further 50 years of service life at a minimum. There were several issues to overcome with high humidity, a salt environment, many deck areas susceptible to ponding and contaminants including jet fuel residue. The existing deck areas and ramps were media blasted where possible and the remaining areas high pressure washed. Any existing cracks over 2 mm width were epoxy filled.
OWNER: Miami-Dade Airport Department (MDAD) / Miami-Dade County
ENGINEER: Douglas Wood & Associates, Inc.
HEAD CONTRACTOR: Merkury Development
APPLICATOR: C.L. Elias Construction, Inc.