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
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 an introduction to pavements, the materials used, bituminous mixes, surface treatments and new paving technologies, and is aimed at those interested in the basic concepts.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course 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.
What does it prepare you for?
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of road surfaces and pavements. You will 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 will gain insight into the latest paving technologies, enabling you to apply innovative solutions to improve road durability and performance. This knowledge will equip you to tackle complex challenges in the field of road engineering.
Teaching units
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