Complex Method of Airfield Pavement Condition Evaluation Based on APCI Index

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The topic looks interesting but I have a number of major concerns about this paper, the main ones are: 1. The abstract should be clear and concise. Please rewrite 2. Abstract should include key results and conclusions and highlight the novelty of the current study. 3. The authors should critically discuss the latest research being done on the same topic in the introduction part. 4. Novelty of current work and Research gaps and methodology of current research work should be appropriately addressed in the introduction. 5. Furthermore, the objectives of the current study are not clear. At least the last paragraph shall have the clear objectives for this study. 6. Material and Methodology part is not clear. Materials should be supported by pictures 7. This is a case study compiling formulas and methods to calculate different distresses for pavements. The model presented in the study needs to be verified before including in the study. The conclusion part should be focused on the finding of the current study and should highly the significant contribution to existing literature. 8. Overall improve the English and formatting of the paper.

Author Response

Thank you for precise revision. We corrected our paper and take into account Your concerns. In fact, there were three different revisions, so we have to bring together three separate collections of comments.

Some changes may be partially in conflict with your advices.

Best wishes.

Reviewer 2 Report

The article is extensive and interesting, worth publishing.

Author Response

Thank you for your revision.

Best wishes.

Reviewer 3 Report

See attached.

Comments for author File: Comments.doc

Author Response

Thank you for your revision. We attached comments in separate file.

Best wishes.

Author Response File: Author Response.pdf

Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

The authors have incorporated some of my comments into the manuscript, but the reviewer is seeking a clear and justified response to my major concern mentioned below.

"This is a case study compiling formulas and methods to calculate different distresses for pavements. The model presented in the study needs to be verified before including in the study"

Author Response

Thank you for Your second revision. We attached answer to your comments. Also we attached wider answer for Your first revision.

Kind regards

Author Response File: Author Response.doc

Reviewer 3 Report

See attached.

Comments for author File: Comments.doc

Author Response

Thank You for Your second revision.

We attached answer for Your comments.
Moreover, we added answers for Your first revision.

Kind regards

Author Response File: Author Response.doc

Round 3

Reviewer 1 Report

In light of the authors' response to my main comment, I recommend publication of the manuscript. 

Author Response

Thank You for your revision.

Kind regards

Reviewer 3 Report

See attached.

Comments for author File: Comments.doc

Author Response

Thank You for Your last revision.

We improved English and made changes in accordance to Your advises.

Kind regards.