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.
Road surfaces, pavements, and bituminous mixes. Basic concepts
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the field of road construction and maintenance who wish to broaden or update their understanding of pavements and road surfaces. It covers fundamental topics such as the introduction to pavements, materials used, bituminous mixes, surface treatments, and new paving technologies, catering to those interested in foundational concepts.
40 h
Ingeniería Civil y Estructuras
Objetivos del curso
- 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.
¿Para qué te prepara?
This course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of road surfaces and pavements. You'll be able to identify and evaluate the various materials used in road construction, enhancing your ability to select the appropriate bituminous mixes for specific projects. Additionally, you'll gain insight into the latest paving technologies, enabling you to apply innovative solutions to improve road durability and performance. This knowledge positions you to tackle complex challenges in the field of road engineering.
Unidades didácticas
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