Course Description:
This course is for municipal, county, and State employees and those that work with them who are involved in the planning, inspecting, and placing of asphalt pavements. The course will provide the information needed to properly plan and monitor a hot mix asphalt paving project. Basic knowledge of hot mix asphalt materials and example construction specifications will be provided. The importance of proper roadway preparation to obtain a long-lasting product will be discussed. A basic understanding of the design, delivery, placement, and compaction process in paving operations will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to properly plan and monitor a hot mix asphalt paving project
- Discuss the importance of proper roadway preparation
- Obtain a basic understanding of the design, delivery, placement, and compaction process
Intended Audience:
Public Works employees who plan, supervise, and inspect Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Stone Matric Asphalt (SMA) rehabilitation projects for local, county, and State governments.
Pre-Requisites:
None
Credits:
6 PDH; CPWM 6 Technical Contact Hours
Instructor:
Nick Vitillo, PhD
Sponsor:
This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.
University Smoking Policy:
Rutgers University is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, employees, guests, and visitors. The use of all tobacco products and tobacco related products, including E-cigarettes, is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. Therefore, smoking is no longer permitted outside of the CAIT building. Those who violate the new policy will be asked to leave the premises.