Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Gain essential skills in pavement assessment, repair techniques, and rehabilitation planning in this 2-day course. Designed for engineers and road managers, it covers maintenance methods, material selection, and sustainable practices to extend road life and meet South African standards.
Description
This 2-day course provides practical skills for road maintenance and rehabilitation, focusing on techniques, materials, and planning. Designed for civil engineers, road managers, and maintenance professionals, it equips participants with tools to ensure durable road infrastructure.
Effective road maintenance and rehabilitation extend the lifespan of road infrastructure, ensuring safety and cost efficiency. Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation is a 2-day course designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to plan and execute road maintenance programs. The course covers pavement assessment, repair techniques, material selection, and rehabilitation strategies, tailored to municipal and highway road networks.
Participants will learn to evaluate pavement conditions, identify distress types (e.g., cracking, rutting), and select appropriate maintenance methods, such as patching, overlay, or full-depth reclamation. The course addresses challenges like budget constraints, traffic disruption, and environmental impacts, providing strategies to optimize maintenance plans. It explores modern materials, including asphalt and concrete, and sustainable practices like recycling.
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to improve road durability, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with South African road standards.
By the end, attendees will be equipped to assess, plan, and execute road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, enhancing infrastructure longevity and safety.
Course Outline
Day 1: Pavement Assessment and Maintenance
- Pavement distress: Types and causes.
- Assessment techniques: Visual, structural, and non-destructive testing.
- Maintenance methods: Patching, sealing, resurfacing.
- Conducting a pavement assessment.
Day 2: Rehabilitation and Planning
- Rehabilitation techniques: Overlay, reclamation, recycling.
- Material selection: Asphalt, concrete, and alternatives.
- Planning maintenance programs: Budget and scheduling.
- Rehabilitating a highway section.
Who Should Attend?
- Municipal and highway road managers.
- Professionals overseeing road infrastructure projects.
- Individuals seeking to improve road maintenance expertise.
- Civil engineers and road maintenance professionals.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Assess pavement conditions and identify distress types.
- Select appropriate maintenance and rehabilitation techniques.
- Plan cost-effective road maintenance programs.
- Use modern materials and sustainable practices.
- Minimize traffic disruption and environmental impacts.
- Ensure compliance with South African road standards.
Course Format and Duration
Live-Online