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Subgrades, Pavements, and Asphalt Mixtures: Basic Concepts

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course on Subgrades, Pavements, and Asphalt Mixtures. "Basic Concepts" is your gateway to a rapidly growing industry. With urbanization and infrastructure development, the demand for skilled paving professionals has never been higher. This course provides you with a fundamental understanding of road surfaces and pavements, exploring everything from essential materials to asphalt mixtures and surface treatments. In addition, you’ll delve into new paving technologies, preparing you to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. You’ll learn how to identify and select the appropriate materials, as well as to implement Technological innovations in real-world projects. This knowledge will not only help you stand out in the job market, but it will also give you the tools you need to contribute to the sustainable development of modern infrastructure. Enroll in this online course and be part of the future of construction and pavement design.

Objectives

– Understand the importance of road bases and pavements in road infrastructure.

– Identify the key materials used in road pavements in different contexts.

– Analyze the use of asphalt mixtures in road construction.

– Evaluate surface treatments applicable to different types of pavement.

– Explore new paving technologies and their impact on the industry.

– Distinguish between types of bituminous mixtures and their practical applications.

– Apply knowledge of materials to improve the quality of road pavements.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC OF ROAD SURFACES AND PAVEMENTS 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 base according to Standard 6.1-IC. Impact of road bases on the environment. Management systems. TEACHING UNIT 2. MATERIALS USED IN ROAD BASES Bitumen and emulsions. Aggregates. Granular layers. Layers treated with lime and cement. Concrete. TEACHING UNIT 3. BITUMINOUS MIXTURES AND SURFACE TREATMENTS Bituminous mixtures: classification and characteristics. Design, testing, and characterization of bituminous mixtures. Production and placement of hot bituminous mixtures. Cold bituminous mixtures and surface treatments. Functional and structural properties—inspections. TEACHING UNIT 4. NEW PAVING TECHNOLOGIES Rubber-modified mixtures. Semi-hot and warm mixtures. Ultra-thin mixtures. SMA. Photocatalytic pavements.
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