JOINT AASHTO

FHWAINDUSTRYTRAINING

COMMITTEE ON ASPHALT

“Partners in Performance”

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Construction ProgramConstruction Program

Module 1 - Course Introduction Module 1 - Course Introduction

The Problem The Problem

• The HMA Industry is under increasing The HMA Industry is under increasing pressure to design, manufacture, and pressure to design, manufacture, and construct higher performance pavements construct higher performance pavements faster and at lower costs. faster and at lower costs.

• The skills and abilities of those in the The skills and abilities of those in the field are a limiting factor due to lack of field are a limiting factor due to lack of uniform training and staffing problems.uniform training and staffing problems.

The Need The Need

To produce technically competent To produce technically competent decision-makers in the field to cope with decision-makers in the field to cope with these changes, and produce the highest these changes, and produce the highest quality HMA Pavements possible. quality HMA Pavements possible.

Joint Training Committee on Joint Training Committee on AsphaltAsphalt

• AASHTO AASHTO (Numerous state agencies)(Numerous state agencies)

• FWHAFWHA(Headquarters and Regions)(Headquarters and Regions)

• IndustryIndustry(Asphalt Associations, Manufacturers, (Asphalt Associations, Manufacturers, Consultants)Consultants)

TheThe GoalGoal

To design, develop, and institute a To design, develop, and institute a National Training program through National Training program through the joint efforts of AASHTO, FHWA, the joint efforts of AASHTO, FHWA, and Industry.and Industry.

The ObjectiveThe Objective

To produce technically competent decision To produce technically competent decision makers in the field through a series of makers in the field through a series of technical training programs. technical training programs.

ThreeThree ProgramsPrograms inin HMAHMA

1. Construction1. Construction

2. Production2. Production

3. HMA Materials, Characteristics and3. HMA Materials, Characteristics and Control Control

Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

• Develop a working knowledge of HMA Develop a working knowledge of HMA constructionconstruction

• Develop an understanding of how Develop an understanding of how construction affects performanceconstruction affects performance

• Recommend good construction practicesRecommend good construction practices

• Show how to identify and solve problems Show how to identify and solve problems quicklyquickly

• Facilitate communication and cooperationFacilitate communication and cooperation

The Target AudienceThe Target Audience

The decision makers in the field that The decision makers in the field that determine the ultimate success of the determine the ultimate success of the pavement being constructed, including: pavement being constructed, including:

•Agency: Engineer, Inspector Agency: Engineer, Inspector

•Contractor: Superintendent, Crew ChiefContractor: Superintendent, Crew Chief

•ConsultantsConsultants

IntroductionsIntroductions

Group RulesGroup Rules

• Relax, and have a good timeRelax, and have a good time• Don’t be lateDon’t be late• Attendance is a mustAttendance is a must• Participation is a mustParticipation is a must• There are no dumb questionsThere are no dumb questions• Respect your neighbor (especially their opinions)Respect your neighbor (especially their opinions)• No smoking in classroom (many breaks provided)No smoking in classroom (many breaks provided)• No profanity, pleaseNo profanity, please

Course Schedule Course Schedule

Module 1 - Course Introduction Module 1 - Course Introduction

Module 2 - Project Organization andModule 2 - Project Organization and Communication Communication

Module 3 - Surface Preparation Module 3 - Surface Preparation

Module 4 - HMA Delivery Module 4 - HMA Delivery

Module 5 - HMA Replacement Module 5 - HMA Replacement

Module 6 - Joint ConstructionModule 6 - Joint Construction

Course Schedule (Cont’d)Course Schedule (Cont’d)

Module 7 - Troubleshooting # 1 Module 7 - Troubleshooting # 1

Module 8 - Compaction Module 8 - Compaction

Module 9 - Troubleshooting # 2 Module 9 - Troubleshooting # 2

Module 10 - Quality Control/QualityModule 10 - Quality Control/Quality Assurance Assurance

Module 11 - Troubleshooting # 3Module 11 - Troubleshooting # 3

Course LayoutCourse Layout

• Module OverviewModule Overview

• KeywordsKeywords

• ObjectivesObjectives

• Course MaterialsCourse Materials

• Review of ObjectivesReview of Objectives

Module 1 ObjectivesModule 1 Objectives

• Understand why you are hereUnderstand why you are here

• Understand what will occur during this Understand what will occur during this programprogram

TerminologyTerminology

Review ObjectivesReview Objectives

• Why are you here?Why are you here?

• What will occur during this program?What will occur during this program?