This module identifies various asphaltic concrete and surface treatment pavement failures, causes for those failures, and repair procedure. Cause identification is stressed with the emphasis on repairing the root cause to achieve lasting repairs. Gives a general overview of hot-mix asphalt paving operations and inspection of the work. Covers basic responsibilities, paving operations and some common problems with paving operations. Explains the proper and best procedure for recycling asphalt and when it is appropriate.
Recycling is discussed as a usable alternative method for both cities and counties.
Gives detailed description of how cold in-place recycle paving is done. Discusses the importance in periodic maintenance in the way of resurfacing to lengthen the life of roads. Details the bituminous paving process as well as giving a procedure for inspecting a resurfacing operation. Covers the basics of bituminous plants and their inspection. Subjects include, materials, batch plant operations, and drum-mix plants.