The Effects of Diamond Grinding on Airfield Pavements

After years of design, testing, and months of construction, a machine sits on a newly finished runway. Some of the concrete is being removed on purpose. Diamond grinding a pavement is not a new concept. It started in the 1960s as an innovative technique for resurfacing roadways. Since then, its popularity has grown. While we’re seeing benefit on highways, its use on airfields has historically been more limited because of concerns about foreign object debris (FOD), including popouts or mortar flaking. A recent study, however, has shown that diamond grinding does not inherently create FOD.

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