The Course on New Road Paving Technologies offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a rapidly expanding sector, where innovation and sustainability are key. The growing demand for efficient and environmentally friendly infrastructure has driven the need for skilled professionals. Through this course, you will become familiar with advanced quality control techniques and technology, as well as innovative and sustainable bituminous mixtures. Furthermore, you will explore recycling methods and the use of alternative energy sources – skills that are highly valued in the job market. Taking this course positions you as an agent of change, prepared to tackle the future challenges of road paving and contribute to a more sustainable world.
Sector-specific
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
New Road Paving Technologies
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand paving technology for use in projects.
- To analyse innovative bituminous mixtures with a view to optimising road design.
- Identify sustainable technologies to minimise environmental impact.
- Evaluate recycling techniques to improve energy efficiency.
- Implement quality control measures in paving work to ensure durability.
- To explore the use of new materials in road construction.
- Incorporate knowledge of recycling into road infrastructure projects.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION, QUALITY CONTROL AND TECHNOLOGY
Definition of road surface and pavement, and types of road surface
Main layers and materials used in road pavements
Quality control. General outline and basic materials
Quality control. Laboratory, testing and installation
Road management systems
TEACHING UNIT 2. INNOVATIVE BITUMINOUS MIXTURES
Ultra-thin mixtures
Rubber compounds. Definition, regulations and applications
Rubber-modified mixtures. Bituminous mixtures, properties and application
SMA mixtures. Definition and properties
SMA mixes. Regulations, specifications and other details
TEACHING UNIT 3. MIXTURES AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES
The impact of road maintenance on the environment
Semi-hot mixtures
Warm mixtures
Photocatalytic materials. Technology and applications
Photocatalytic materials. Real-world applications and efficiency
TEACHING UNIT 4. RECYCLING, ENERGY AND OTHER MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Reuse of materials and recycling of road surfacing
Harvesting energy from the road
Other innovative materials – part 1
Other innovative materials – part 2
Other innovative techniques and trials
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