Course offered by Dr. Dave in Spring 2016 and Spring 2018.

Course Description:

Specification of asphalt cements, aggregates and proportioning of mixture constituents for paving applications.  Asphalt mixture design methods, production, construction, and quality control are discussed.  Current and new material production and construction technologies are introduced

Course Objectives:

To gain knowledge on the topic of asphalt mixtures with focus on manufacture of asphalt binder, volumetric mix design process, mineral aggregate properties as they apply to asphalt properties, use of binder additives and modifiers, asphalt production and placement technologies, quality control and quality assurance, durability and maintenance and specialty products.