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

** Prices under review so book this year for these rates **

If you DO NOT require accommodation, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk to request a discount code

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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:  Sunday, September 1, 2024 8:00 AM

Course End Date :  Friday, September 6, 2024 5:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

Enrolment Start Date:  Monday, April 1, 2024 12:00 AM

Enrolment End Date :  Friday, August 30, 2024 11:30 PM

Course Location

Newcastle University

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Course Fees

Price per attendee is £1,650.00 (zero VAT)