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Development of Online Webinars on Pavement Technology
One-hour training webinars
Our online webinars are designed as concise, one-hour training modules tailored to upskill pavement engineers. These webinars provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in specialised areas of pavement engineering. Each webinar is customised to meet specific customer needs and applications. Below are the proposed webinars and their focus areas.
Webinar Features
Each webinar includes:
• A tailored set of PowerPoint slide notes or lecture materials aligned with the content.
• Practical exercises and case studies for real-world applications.
• Assessment methods to evaluate learning outcomes.
• Links to resources for further study and reference.
These webinars aim to empower pavement engineering professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle modern challenges and implement innovative solutions effectively. Whether you are new to the field or seeking advanced expertise, our webinars provide the tools and insights to excel in pavement engineering.
General Asphalt Technology
This webinar introduces the fundamental principles and practices of asphalt technology, including:
- Asphalt production and material properties.
- Types of asphalt mixes and their applications.
- Quality control measures in asphalt production.
Asphalt Mix Design
Focusing on the design of asphalt mixes, this webinar will cover:
- Fundamental mix design methods (e.g., Austroads, Marshall, Superpave, etc).
- Selection of aggregates and binders.
- Optimization of mix properties for specific applications.
- Laboratory testing for validating mix designs.
Asphalt Paving
This webinar addresses the key processes involved in asphalt paving, including:
- Preparation of the base and subbase layers.
- Use of paving equipment and technologies.
- Achieving desired compaction and smoothness.
- Common issues and troubleshooting during paving operations.
Performance-Based Properties of Asphalt Mixes
This advanced webinar focuses on understanding and achieving performance-based properties of asphalt mixes:
- Resilient modulus and fatigue resistance.
- Rutting resistance and moisture susceptibility.
- Testing and evaluation methods (e.g., dynamic modulus, indirect tensile strength).
- Incorporating modifiers and additives for enhanced performance.
General Concrete Technology
Covering the essentials of concrete technology, this webinar includes:
- Properties of concrete and constituent materials.
- Types of concrete and their applications in paving.
- Quality control and durability considerations.
Concrete Mix Design for Paving Applications
This specialised webinar delves into mix design techniques for concrete paving:
- Selection of materials for optimal performance.
- Proportioning methods and testing.
- Adjustments for environmental conditions and specific requirements.
Mechanistic-Empirical Thickness Design of Pavement Structures
This webinar provides an in-depth approach to designing pavement structures using mechanistic-empirical principles, with specialised focus areas:
a) Roller Compacted Concrete
- Properties and benefits of roller compacted concrete.
- Design considerations for pavement thickness.
- Applications and construction techniques.
b) Geogrid Reinforcement
- Mechanisms and advantages of geogrid reinforcement.
- Integrating geogrids into pavement design.
- Performance benefits and field applications.
c) Synthetic Fibre-Reinforced Asphalt
- Properties of synthetic fibre-reinforced asphalt.
- Enhancements in mechanical properties and durability.
- Design and application techniques for incorporating fibres.