Asphalt Engineers Workshop (at NCAT)

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Register here for current course availability.

This workshop is free to public agency engineers.

Overview

NCAT has developed this educational program for agency engineers to provide a clear and up-to-date understanding of asphalt technology and best practices to deliver a cost-effective and sustainable roadway system. Engineers involved with materials, construction, design, preservation, and rehabilitation of asphalt pavements will benefit from the workshop.

Fees, Refunds, & Deadlines

There is no fee for the course or course materials for engineers employed by U.S. public agencies. Participants are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation. State agencies may use the Southeastern Regional Superpave Center pooled fund to cover training costs.

Consultants working in the U.S. may attend for an $1125 registration fee. Payment and registration must be received no later than ten days before the course starts. No refunds will be given for cancellations after that date, but substitutions are accepted.

Goals and Objectives

This workshop provides technical background in all phases of asphalt paving and aligns this knowledge with current state practices to improve pavement performance. Engineers will enhance their understanding of materials, design, construction, and rehabilitation strategies and be able to communicate more effectively with asphalt specialists.

Program Content

This intensive five-day program runs from 8:00 a.m. Monday to 12:00 noon Friday and includes lectures, lab demos, and peer discussions. Topics include:

  • Asphalt Binders: sources, properties, testing, Superpave grading, and modifiers
  • Aggregates: geology, properties, testing, and blending
  • Recycled Materials: RAP and RAS, their influence on mix performance
  • Asphalt Mix Design: properties, volumetrics, and performance testing
  • Construction: plant operations, paving, compaction, and QA/QC
  • Pavement Design: traffic, materials, climate, and constructability
  • Pavement Performance: distress types and management systems
  • Pavement Preservation & Rehabilitation: treatment selection and timing

Lab demos include binder and aggregate testing, mix design, and performance tests.

Course Materials

Participants will receive a course notebook, NCAT textbook, the Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, and other supporting documents.

Continuing Education

This course provides 40 Professional Development Hours.

Location

The course is held at NCAT's main research and training facility at 227 Technology Parkway, Auburn, Alabama. Nearby hotel accommodations and a rental car are recommended. Auburn is in the Central Time Zone.

To learn about bringing the course to your state, contact Travis Walbeck. Agencies are responsible for staff time and travel expenses.

Instructors

The workshop is taught by NCAT staff with more than 200 years of combined professional experience.

For more information, contact Stacie Hunter.