Asphalt Training
- Purpose of course: Understand asphalt road failures, technology, surface treatments, and paving techniques.
- Focus on practical aspects of asphalt work, including prep, paving, and compaction.
- Learn about dealing with tar, recycled asphalt, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).
- Course delivered online over two mornings, with additional cloud-based content and email support.
- Optional module on overlaying concrete roads, depending on relevance to Scotland's pavement.
Overview
The Online Asphalt Training Course, led by Tutor Jeff Farrington, covers various aspects of asphalt technology and road maintenance. The course aims to educate participants on why asphalt roads fail, basic technology, surface treatments, and more. Part A focuses on topics like warm asphalts, surface courses, and overlaying concrete, while Part B delves into dealing with tar, recycled asphalt, and the use of asphalt in SUDS. The course is delivered online over two mornings, with additional support via email.
Who should attend
Engineers, Technicians, Managers
Course Content
Tutor: Jeff Farrington
Course programme PART A, on line over two mornings:
Part 1 Why asphalt roads fail
Part 2 Basic asphalt technology
Part 3 Surface course and warm asphalts and where modified bitumens are needed
Part 4 Surface treatments
Part 5 Overlaying concrete (Optional Steven, depends if there is much concrete road pavement in Scotland)
Part 6 Prep work including planning and bond coats
Part 7 Asphalt paving, joints and Compaction
PART B
(via cloud but with e-mail contact re queries etc)
B1
B2 Dealing with Tar
B3 Recycled asphalt
B4 Use of asphalt in SUDS
Duration:2 x 1/2 Days
Cost:£250 + Vat
Online Asphalt Training Course
Virtual Asphalt Training Course
Asphalt Online Training Course
Asphalt Virtual Training Course
