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  • Guide to Bituminous Mixtures and Surfaces

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Bituminous pavements/surfaces are a mixture of mineral aggregates, mineral filler, and a bituminous material or binder. This mixture is used as the top portion of a flexible pavement structure to provide a resilient, waterproof, load-distributing medium that protects the base course from the detrimental effects of water and the abrasive action of traffic. This course covers the materials used in constructing bituminous surfaces, the methods of testing these materials, and the mixes prepared from them.

    Topics:

    • Bituminous Mixtures and Surfaces
    • Asphalt Grading
    • Types of Asphalts
    • Characteristics and Uses of Bitumens
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Bituminous Materials
    • Sampling of Materials
    • Aggregate Types, Testing, and Sampling
    • Field Identification and Testing  
    • Sieve Analysis
    • Bituminous Mix Design
    • Hot/Cold Mix Design Considerations
    • Optimum Bitumen Content Determination
    • Job Mix Formula Determination
    • Plant Control Measures

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, transportation, construction, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require an intermediate knowledge of the uses and applications for bituminous mixtures in construction.
    Publication Source: USNAVFAC

    Donald Parnell, PE

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