In today’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape, the course on road surfaces, pavements and bituminous mixes provides you with the opportunity to gain essential skills in an industry that is experiencing significant growth and demand. As urban development and transport needs continue to grow, understanding the complexities of road surfaces and pavements becomes crucial. This course provides a comprehensive overview, covering the key materials and innovative technologies shaping the future of road construction. By exploring bituminous mixes and surface treatments, you’ll gain the knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to modern infrastructure projects. Your involvement not only enhances your expertise but also places you at the forefront of a vital sector poised for continued growth. Embark on this educational journey and equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in a field that underpins global connectivity and progress.
Road surfaces, pavements and bituminous mixtures. Basic concepts
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the components that make up road surfaces and their functions.
- To identify the 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 application in modern infrastructure.
- To assess the durability and sustainability of different road surface materials.
- To apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems in road surface design.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO PAVEMENTS AND ROAD SURFACES
Definition of road surface and pavement, and types of road surfaces
Main layers and materials used in 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
UNIT 2. MATERIALS USED IN ROAD SURFACES
Hydrocarbon binders: bitumens and emulsions
ARID
Granular layers
Lime and cement-based coatings
Concrete
UNIT 3. BITUMINOUS MIXES AND SURFACE TREATMENTS
Bituminous mixes: classification and characterisation
Design, testing and characterisation of bituminous mixtures
Production and laying of hot mix asphalt
Cold asphalt mixes and surface treatments
Functional and structural properties. Auscultation
UNIT 4. NEW PAVING TECHNOLOGIES
Mixture containing rubber
Semi-hot and warm mixes
Ultra-thin mixtures
SMA mixes
Photocatalytic road surfaces
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