Global leader in high-performance airfield and heavy load logistics pavements
Tigerbrain Engineering designs durable, high-performance industrial pavements and airfield infrastructure for military and commercial applications worldwide. The practice provides end-to-end support for heavy-load pavement projects, from investigations and evaluations through custom design, material sourcing, and construction oversight, ensuring operational continuity in demanding environments.
John AndersonFounder and President
Rodger PruntySenior Vice President
Jill C. RussellVice President, Controller
Gerald AxfordVice President, Construction
Thomas WalkerVice President, Contracts
Michael HallVice President, I.T.
Comprehensive field testing and subgrade analysis to establish structural capacity and design parameters.
High-speed hydraulic core drilling and thickness assessments through thick concrete and asphalt structures.
Track-mounted and truck-mounted geotechnical drilling, including Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and split spoon sampling.
In-situ evaluation of pavement capacity utilizing Heavy Falling Weight Deflectometers (HWD) and Dynamic Cone Penetrometers (DCP).
On-site physical testing of soils and aggregates, including gradations, Atterberg limits, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) analysis.
Systemic evaluation and long-term capital planning to maximize pavement lifecycle performance and optimize budgets.
Standardized visual distress inspections performed in accordance with ASTM D6433.
Development and maintenance of georeferenced database models to forecast degradation and prioritize repairs.
High-resolution subsurface scanning to map layer thicknesses and identify hidden voids.
Evaluation of airfield structural capacity and load ratings relative to specific aircraft fleet requirements.
Custom engineering of heavy-duty pavements optimized for severe wheel loads, local materials, and environmental conditions.
Specialized engineering of runways, taxiways, aprons, and hangars matching UFC, FAA, and international criteria.
Heavy-wheel pavement systems tailored for container terminals, rail yards, and ports.
Integrated design of grading, geometrics, drainage, pavement markings, and airfield lighting.
Strategic construction scheduling and detailed CAD plans to minimize operational downtime.
Technical oversight, mixture optimization, and quality assurance during the execution phase to protect design intent.
Full-time on-site and periodic quality assurance inspections, submittal reviews, and warranty audits.
Development and refinement of concrete and asphalt mixture designs to utilize locally sourced aggregates.
Capital planning, feasibility studies, and operational assessments for military and commercial transport infrastructure.
Preparation of Airfield Development Plans (ADP) and Planning Charrette Reports (PCR).
Long-range 20- and 40-year economic evaluations comparing alternative pavement rehabilitation strategies.
Rapid airfield suitability evaluations and analysis of local materials, labor, and logistics.
Aviation · Ports & Harbors · Rail · Defense · Freight & Logistics
Little Rock AFB, AR · Defense · 2024 · Client: United States Air Force
Near-term restoration and subsequent full reconstruction of the 12,000-foot primary runway (07-25) at Little Rock Air Force Base. Work included fast-track restoration within a 100-day deadline, managing multiple contractors, and completing design updates, stormwater compliance, and concrete paving mock-ups.
Fort Rucker, Fort Campbell, Fort Leavenworth, Natick Soldier Systems Center · Defense · 2018 · Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Omaha District
Visual pavement distress inspections and structural pavement assessments covering over 41 million square feet of roadway, parking, and support infrastructure across multiple military installations, utilizing MicroPAVER to model deterioration and guide maintenance budgets.
Tinker AFB, OK · Defense · Client: U.S. Air Force / AECOM
Title II construction support and specialized pavement engineering services for the repair of 52,831 square yards of heavy pavement across the AWACS Apron, ALC Apron, and Taxiway D. Included quality control oversight, mixture stabilization reviews, and managing a four-phase construction sequence to preserve flight operations.
Multiple Locations, US · Rail · 2025 · Client: CSX Transportation
Recurring evaluations, field investigations, and custom pavement design across 9 to 18 intermodal freight terminals annually, managing millions of square yards of heavy-duty pavement designed to support massive container-handling lift equipment.