Highway Engineering: Part 1 – Highway Materials Maintenance and Rehabilitation

At the conclusion of this course you will Be familiar with the basics of soils including the general properties dealing with moisture content and understanding how and when the different types of soils are used. Learn how aggregates are manufactured and their uses. Understand material weathering including the effects of frost rain chemical stability and other factors. Use formulas to better understand traffic loading as it relates to flexible pavement design. Identify equipment used in earthwork operations. Have knowledge of the essential of safe practical and efficient excavation. Learn how to create and maintain embankments in roadway engineering projects. Understand the mechanics and the importance of finishing operations. Be familiar with the properties and uses of highway engineering bases and surfaces.