EngineeringFundamentals of Asphalt Pavement Design

Fundamentals of Asphalt Pavement Design

SKU: RV-10804AW

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

This training presents the fundamentals of asphalt pavement design. This course will introduce asphalt pavement systems, as well as asphalt pavement materials and their properties. The characteristics of asphalt concrete are presented, followed by description of the properties of asphalt pavements. A review of current asphalt concrete mix design methods is presented. The elements of the structural design of asphalt pavements will be discussed in detail. This includes the AASHTO method for determining layer thicknesses. This course will enable pavement engineers, materials engineers as well as materials technicians to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of the asphalt pavement design process and analysis. Examples and sample calculations are included throughout this course.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe structure of asphalt concrete pavement systems.
Describe the characteristics of asphalt concrete materials and the properties of asphalt pavements.
Recognize asphalt pavement construction methods and equipment.
Identify asphalt pavement distresses and defects.
Calculate and evaluate asphalt concrete mix volumetrics
Describe the process for asphalt mix design methods.
Recognize asphalt pavement structural design methodologies.
Perform design calculations using the AASHTO method to determine layer thicknesses.

Specs

Course Level	Fundamental
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

Author

Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor's degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master's degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.

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