Master's Degree in Road Construction, Maintenance, and Operation
English
Credits: 60 ECTS
PRESENTATION
Today, roads are the primary means of land transportation, both for goods and people. In fact, the construction of new roads and the maintenance of existing ones have become a global necessity, leading to a growing need for professionals with the training and knowledge required for the construction, maintenance, and operation of roads, given that service levels for mobility infrastructure are becoming increasingly demanding.
Objectives
This program has been designed to achieve the following goals:
- Gain a general understanding of road construction.
- Learn about the practical methods and techniques used in earthwork during road construction.
- Learn the most important elements involved in structural construction from an operations-oriented perspective.
- Learn about bituminous mixtures: manufacturing and application.
- Quality control in road construction.
- Road maintenance methodologies.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of road maintenance.
- Learn how to use organizational tools for the maintenance of road elements.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Earthworks Classification
Geotechnical Materials and Earthworks
Excavability
Surveying
Environmental Impact and Occupational Safety and Health
Digging
Loading and Hauling
Spreading, grading, and compaction
Earthworks Machinery Productivity
Excavations below the water table
Basic Concepts of Blasting
Blast-hole Drilling
Explosives
Blasting Mechanics
Blasting Vibrations and Their Control
Bench blasting: main variables
Bench Blasting Design
Tunnel Blasting: General Aspects
Tunnel Blasting Design
Practical Aspects and Common Deficiencies in Blasting
General Concepts. Definitions
Maximum daily precipitation
Physical characteristics and intensity of rainfall
Runoff and Methods for Calculating Flood Discharges
Application of GIS to Hydrology
General Concepts. Definitions
Transverse drainage works
Design Criteria and Calculation Methodology
Energy dissipators
Erosion and Sedimentation in the Cross Drainage System
General Concepts. Definitions
Drainage in clearings
Slope drainage
Pavement drainage, structures, tunnels, and sustainable drainage
Design and Sizing Criteria
General Concepts. Definition
1D hydraulic modeling
2D hydraulic modeling
Erosion and Foundation Protection
Channelization and Protection
Introduction
Materials
Prestressing force. Instantaneous losses
Deferred losses from prestressing
Calculating Prestressing Force in Hyperstatic Structures
Underpass Projects (I). Types
Underpass Construction (II). Design Loads
Cylindrical Shells: Concepts and Behavior
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Shells (I). Concept and Calculation
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Shells (II). Spandrels and Edge Beams
Elements for Calculating Concrete Tanks
Design Elements for Concrete Tanks. Principles Applied to the Calculation of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tanks
Calculating a Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tank Wall. Example
Principles Applied to the Calculation of Cylindrical Reinforced Concrete Tanks
Principles Applied to the Analysis of a Reinforced Concrete Tank Floor Slab. Example of How a Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tank Floor Slab Is Calculated
Introduction. Design Codes
Types of Storage Tanks: Materials, Joints, and Welds
Design and Calculation. Bottom and Shell
Calculation of Fixed Roofs
Calculation Based on Manometric Pressure
Definition of road surface and pavement, and types of road surfaces
Main layers and materials that make up road surfaces
Basic Design of a Road Surface in Accordance with Standard 6.1-IC
The Impact of Road Surfaces on the Environment
Management Systems
Hydrocarbon binders: bitumens and emulsions
ARID
Granular layers
Lime- and cement-treated coatings
Concrete
Bituminous Mixtures: Classification and Characterization
Design, Testing, and Characterization of Bituminous Mixtures
Production and placement of hot-mix asphalt
Cold asphalt mixes and surface treatments
Functional and structural properties. Auscultations
Mixture with rubber
Semi-hot and warm mixes
Ultra-thin mixtures
SMA mixes
Photocatalytic road surfaces
Introduction
Risks and Opportunities in Construction Projects
Quality Control for Project Design and Development
Quality Planning for Construction Projects
Implementation Resource Organization
Specification, Methods, and Template Development
Procurement Control
Supplier and Outsourcing Control
Construction Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Quality in Urban Development and Urban Construction Projects
Quality Control in Residential Construction Projects
Quality Control for Non-Residential Social Buildings
Quality Control for Non-Residential Industrial Buildings
Quality Control in the Construction of Water Treatment Facilities
Dam Quality Control
Quality Control for Roads and Airports
Railway Quality Control
Quality Control in Port and Offshore Construction Projects
Quality Control in Crossing Construction Projects: Bridges, Crossings, etc.
Quality Control in Crossing Construction Projects: Tunnels
General Concepts
Roadside Assistance
Routine maintenance or non-maintenance activities
Activities to Improve Functional and Safety Conditions
Road use and defense activities
Mowing, pruning, and weeding
Plantation Maintenance
Cleaning of roadways and shoulders
Road Safety
Cleaning and Repair of Drainage Systems
The Management of Conservation Activities
Road and Operational Procedures
Routine Maintenance Operations (I)
Routine Maintenance Operations (II)
Machinery
Efficiency of Heavy-Duty Maintenance Vehicles
Tunnel lighting
Control and Management System for Tunnel Installations
Environmental Management in Integrated Conservation
Indicators and Exploitation
Competing factors. Accident rates
Road Safety Programs. Audits and Inspections
On-site analysis of accidents. Mobility restrictions
Traffic Engineering (I)
Traffic Engineering (II)
Legislation. Public domain
Advertising. Authorizations and Other Elements
Access
Violations and Penalties
Arterial networks, crossings, and urban sections
Role and Purpose
Elements
Traffic Management: A Manual of Examples
Installation and Removal of Construction Site Signs
Special cases, conservation, errors, and developments
Function and Purpose
Procedure
Vehicle Equipment and Markings
Maintenance work involving mobile signaling
Manual of Examples: The Evolution of the Technique
Classification of Pavements
Pavement Monitoring
Surface Repair of Pavements
Deep Pavement Repair (I)
Deep Pavement Repair (II)
Pavement Management
Maintenance Activities
Studies on the Evolution of a Pavement
Operational Efficiency in Pavement Maintenance
Software for Road Management and Maintenance
Inspection of Structures
Structural Monitoring
Maintenance Plan
Typology of Structural Damage
Repair Catalog
Slope Inspection
Anchors and Guided Meshes on Slopes
Landslide Barriers
Protection Ditches
Slope Control and Monitoring
Definition, Design, and Characteristics of Vertical Signage
Retroreflection and Criteria for the Installation of Vertical Signs
Vertical marking operations
Definition, Purpose, and Characteristics of Horizontal Signage
Materials, Selection Criteria, and Application of Horizontal Signage
Definition, Classification, and Beaconing Elements
Installation and Operation of Beacons
Enclosure Fencing
Vehicle restraint systems. Safety barriers and guardrails
Arrangement of barriers and guardrails. Other vehicle restraint systems
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