Road surfaces, pavements, and bituminous mixes. Basic concepts

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40h

PRESENTACIÓN

In today’s rapidly advancing infrastructure landscape, the Road surfaces, pavements, and bituminous mixes. Basic concepts course offers you the opportunity to gain essential skills in an industry that is witnessing significant growth and demand. As urbanisation and transportation needs continue to expand, understanding the intricacies of road surfaces and pavements becomes crucial. This course provides a comprehensive overview, covering the fundamental materials and innovative technologies shaping the future of road construction. By delving into bituminous mixes and surface treatments, you’ll acquire the knowledge to contribute effectively to modern infrastructural projects. Your participation not only enhances your expertise but also positions you at the forefront of a vital sector poised for continued evolution. Embark on this educational journey and equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in a field that underpins the world’s connectivity and progress.

Objetivos

– To understand the components that make up road surfaces and their functions.

– To identify various materials used in road surfaces and their properties.

– To evaluate different bituminous mixes and their applications in road construction.

– To analyse surface treatments and their impact on pavement performance.

– To explore new paving technologies and their implementation in modern infrastructure.

– To assess the durability and sustainability of different road surface materials.

– To apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical issues in road surface design.

Temario

UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT OF PAVEMENTS AND ROAD SURFACES Definition of road surface and pavement, and types of road surfaces Main layers and materials composing road surfaces Basic design of a road surface following Standard 6.1-IC Influence of the road surface on the environment Management systems UNIT 2. MATERIALS THAT MAKE UP ROAD SURFACES Hydrocarbon binders: bitumens and emulsions ARID Granular layers Lime and cement-treated coatings Concrete UNIT 3. BITUMINOUS MIXES AND SURFACE TREATMENTS Bituminous mixes: classification and characterisation Design, testing and characterisation of bituminous mixes Manufacture and laying of hot mix bituminous mixes Cold asphalt mixes and surface treatments Functional and structural properties. Auscultations UNIT 4. NEW PAVING TECHNOLOGIES Mixture with rubber Semi-hot and warm mixes Ultra-thin mixtures SMA mixes Photocatalytic road surfaces
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Are the Educa PHAROS courses eligible for credit?

Many courses can be credited toward the master's programs at Structuralia.

Datos de nuestra área

+ 1.483

Hours

+88.999

Minutos

264

Courses

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