Asphalt Materials and Pavements

Objectives

A landmark in training, this course remains at the leading edge of education in the highways sector. The course is relevant to all, from experienced professionals to trainees, providing up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of the industry.

Now in its 46th consecutive year, the MPA/Newcastle University Course clearly demonstrates that it remains at the forefront of training and education in the sector. The course provides you with an extensive overview of the subject. You'll find out about:

• constituent materials
• mix composition and design
• quality assurance

You'll also learn about:

• elements of pavement design
• recent changes in design procedures from empirical to analytical methods
• how we use these techniques to meet more specialised criteria
• the assessment of and design for maintenance of pavements, including reinstatement work

The course deals with pavement materials as they exist within the framework of Harmonised European Specifications, including those covering bitumen and aggregates.

In addition to 'traditional' UK materials, you'll also find out about innovative asphalt materials, such as EME2 bases, SMA and thin surfacings. We'll explain the procedures for evaluation of performance and quality control of all these asphalts. The implementation of the Construction Products Regulation in 2013 and the knock-on impacts in the sector make such knowledge more relevant than ever.

Other aspects that we cover include:

• health and safety in asphalt production and laying
• broader sustainability issues including recycling techniques
• methods for laboratory and site testing of asphalt and asphalt surfacings

More Information

For full details please visit our website:  http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage.cpd/cpd/asphalt.php#aboutthecourse