Unit Code: 603

Eligible Programs:

Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology [Elective], Master of Pavement Technology [Elective]

Road and Pavement Surfacings

This Unit explores the broad range of road and pavement surfacings employed to provide both functional characteristics and preserve structural capacity for a national road network. Students are able to develop their skills and knowledge in the investigation, treatment selection, design and performance of road and pavement surfacings across the spectrum of asphalts, spray seals, specialist propriety products and gravel. Students will be provided with the opportunity to hone their critical analysis abilities by undertaken whole of life analysis of alternate surfacing techniques, to provide best value to stakeholders. Communication skills will be enhanced through the preparation of professional level design reports.

Credit Points

1
Unit Duration

One semester

Unit Topics

Topic 1

The Role of Surfacings
Topic 2

Surface texture
Topic 3

Unsealed Roads
Topic 4

Concrete and Paver Surfacings
Topic 5

Sprayed Seals and Design
Topic 6

Asphalt Surfacings
Topic 7

Microsurfacings
Topic 8

Treatment Selection
Topic 9

Contemporary and Emerging Developments

Unit Specifications

Pavement Technology: Master and Graduate Certificate

Prerequisites	600: Fundamentals of Roads and Pavements 613: Fundamentals of Road Construction
Co requisites	Nil

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