Pavement Design for Roads
| Course Code | Date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON 005 | 26-01-2025 - 30-01-2025 | Dubai,UAE | Register - 4,500.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 03-02-2025 - 07-02-2025 | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 08-03-2025 - 12-03-2025 | Manam, Bahrain | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 13-04-2025 - 17-04-2025 | SINGAPORE | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 17-05-2025 - 21-05-2025 | KUALALUMPUR, MALAYSIA | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 23-06-2025 - 27-06-2025 | Rome, Italy | Register - 4,790.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 22-07-2025 - 26-07-2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 03-08-2025 - 07-08-2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 22-09-2025 - 26-09-2025 | Dubai,UAE | Register - 4,500.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 26-10-2025 - 30-10-2025 | SINGAPORE | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 09-11-2025 - 13-11-2025 | KUALALUMPUR, MALAYSIA | Register - 4,700.00 $ |
| CON 005 | 15-12-2025 - 19-12-2025 | Houston, USA | Register - 5,750.00 $ |
Pavement Design for Roads
Pavement design for roads involves the selection of appropriate materials and thickness to ensure the longevity and structural integrity of the road surface. Here's a basic outline for a 5-day course on pavement design:
Day 1: Introduction to Pavement Design
- Overview of pavement design principles
- Importance of pavement design in road construction
- Types of pavements (flexible and rigid)
- Factors influencing pavement design (traffic loads, climate, soil conditions)
- Design life and performance criteria
- Basics of pavement materials
Day 2: Geotechnical Considerations in Pavement
Design
- Subgrade soil properties and their impact on pavement design
- Soil classification and bearing capacity
- Subgrade improvement techniques
- Pavement drainage considerations
- Frost susceptibility and mitigation measures
- Geosynthetics in pavement design
Day 3: Flexible Pavement Design
- Components of flexible pavements
- Asphalt materials and mix design
- Pavement layer composition and functions
- Empirical and mechanistic-empirical design methods
- Structural number concept
- Design examples for flexible pavements
Day 4: Rigid Pavement Design
- Components of rigid pavements
- Concrete materials and mix design
- Joint types and spacing in rigid pavements
- Design considerations for rigid pavements
- Dowel and tie bar design
- Design examples for rigid pavements
Day 5: Special Pavement Design Considerations and Project Work
- Considerations for heavy-duty pavements (industrial yards, airports)
- Sustainable pavement design practices
- Pavement rehabilitation and maintenance
- Application of learned skills to a comprehensive pavement design project
- Q&A session and troubleshooting
- Course review, evaluation, and feedback
This course outline is designed to cover the fundamental and advanced aspects of pavement design for roads over a 5-day period. Adjustments can be made based on the specific needs, pace, and level of expertise of the participants. Practical examples and hands-on exercises should be integrated throughout the course to reinforce learning.