Course Description
This course is designed to overview both flexible and rigid pavement construction. The topics include more than pavement construction with the goal of achieving a broad understanding of pavements with specific emphasis on construction aspects. Subjects will include an introduction to pavement types, materials, design considerations, and maintenance and rehabilitation techniques. Following this, pavement specifications, quality control, quality assurance, and specific aspects of flexible and rigid pavement construction will be covered. An in-depth look at sub-grade, sub-base base and hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement construction including equipment, procedures, quality assurance, and relevant construction issues for designers, inspectors, owners and contractors. Also it will provide students with the basic knowledge in pavement management systems. Subjects that will be covered include: pavement management levels and function; and maintenance/rehabilitation practices
Course ID: TTENG 524
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
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