Asphalt Materials and Pavements

Course Information

Highway engineers and people in associated disciplines need to understand:

  • The properties and performance of asphalt
  • The design, construction, and maintenance of asphalt road pavements

The course would suit:

  • Highways-related operatives, technicians, engineers, and managers
  • Those wanting to extend their knowledge of asphalt materials, pavement design, construction, and maintenance
  • More senior professional engineers who would like to update their knowledge

You'll learn about:

  • Constituent materials, mix composition, and design
  • Quality assurance
  • Elements of pavement design
  • Recent changes in design procedures from empirical to analytical methods
  • How we use these techniques to meet more specialised criteria
  • The assessment of and design for maintenance of pavements, including reinstatement work

The course is delivered in association with:

  • Institute of Asphalt Technology
  • Mineral Products Association

The course is endorsed by Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

Attendees should bring their own personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

  • Hard hat
  • Hi-viz
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves
  • Boots

Please note that this price includes accommodation and all meals for the week. If you do not require accommodation please contact us for the discount code that will reduce the cost to £1500- please note that this cost does not include accommodation or meals.

For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

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Course Agenda

We combine lectures with:

  • Time for discussion
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Technical video
  • site visits

Site visits include:

  • Quarry
  • Asphalt plant
  • Laboratory
  • Paving demonstration
  • Pavement inspection and management

For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

Course Dates

Course Start Date:  Monday, September 1, 2025 8:00 AM

Course End Date :  Friday, September 5, 2025 5:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

Enrolment Start Date:  Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 AM

Enrolment End Date :  Monday, August 18, 2025 8:00 AM

Course Location

Newcastle University

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Course Fees

Price per attendee is £1,800.00 (zero VAT)