Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Index

The FOD Index is a measure of distresses that generate loose pieces of pavement with the potential to damage aircraft. Similar to PCI, it is a numerical index between 0 and 100, with 100 being the best possible condition. It is calculated using the PCI procedures defined in ASTM D5340 using a subset of the PCI distresses:

•      Alligator Cracking

•      Block Cracking

•      Jet Blast

•      Joint Reflection Cracking

•      Longitudinal/Transverse Cracking

•      Oil Spillage

•      Patching

•      Raveling

•      Shoving

•      Slippage Cracking

•      Weathering

•      Blow-up

•      Corner Break

•      Linear Cracking

•      Durability Cracking

•      Joint Seal Damage

•      Small Patch

•      Large Patch/Utility Cut

•      Popouts

•      Pumping

•      Scaling

•      Shattered Slab

•      Joint Spalling

•      Corner Spalling

•      ASR