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Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements
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Start Date/Time:
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012 8:00 AM
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End Date/Time:
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Thursday, February 09, 2012 4:30 PM
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Recurring Event:
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One time event
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Importance:
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Normal Priority
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Category:
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Workshops
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Location:
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Description:
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HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT
Department Personnel can register through their local Training Coordinators. Training is a duty assignment and work hours may be adjusted to accommodate the training.
Non-PennDOT Personnel should use the self-registration process in the Technical Training Calendar using the links below. On the “Class Information” screen, click the Scroll to Business Partner Information button to register.
Click here to get more information about this course from PennDOT's Technical Training Calendar.
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Title:
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Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements
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Target Audience:
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Pavement, geotechnical, construction and material engineers and geologists who are or will be involved in the design, evaluation and construction of pavements. An undergraduate degree in civil engineering, geology or equivalent engineering experience in the highway/transportation field is desirable.
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Description:
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This course covers the latest methods and procedures to address the geotechnical issues in pavement design, construction and performance for new construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation (e.g., road widening) pavement projects. The course content includes: geotechnical exploration and characterization of in place and constructed sub-grades; designing and constructing pavement sub-grades and unbounded materials for paved and unpaved roads with emphasis on the mechanistic-empirical design approach, including the three levels of design inputs; the overall geotechnical and drainage aspects of bases, sub-bases and sub-grades (for a safe, cost-effective and durable pavement); and, construction and inspection of pavement projects
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the geotechnical parameters of interest in pavement design and their effect on the performance of different types of pavements.
- Explain the influence of climate, moisture, and drainage on pavement performance.
- Identify and explain the impact of unsuitable sub-grades on pavement performance.
- Determine the geotechnical inputs needed for design of pavements.
- Evaluate and select appropriate remediation measures for pavement sub-grades.
- Explain the geotechnical aspects of construction specifications and inspection requirements.
- Identify sub-grade problems during construction and develop recommended solutions.
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Offering(s):
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02/07/12 - 02/09/12: Bridgeville, District 11
(See the Technical Training Calendar for further information.)
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Continuing Education Credits:
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(Check Course Information screen in the Technical Training Calendar for the latest information.)
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Registration Cost / Charge-Back:
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(Check Class Information screen(s) in the Technical Training Calendar for the latest information.)
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Training Partner Name:
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PDOTTP-BOD/Geo Tech Aspect of Pavements
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Sponsoring Organization:
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Highway Administration
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Contact Name:
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Julie A Bradley
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Contact Email:
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jubradley@state.pa.us
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If you require special assistance to attend or participate in this training, please notify the Contact listed above.
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