AASHTO Publications Construction of PCC Pavements Series: Curing, Sawing and Joint Sealing (1 PDH) TC3CN032-16-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: The Construction of PCC Pavements series is divided into three courses: Production, Paving Process, and Curing, Sawing, and Joint Sealing. Curing, Sawing, and Joint Sealing is the third course in this series. This training covers crack prevention, sawing, and sealant types, including installation. This course consists of three modules: • Module 1: Preventing Cracks and Curing • Module 2: Sawing • Module 3: Joint Sealing It is recommended that after you complete PCC Curing, Sawing, and Joint Sealing, you also take the PCC Production and PCC Paving Process courses. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels I, II, III, and IV. Target audience: This training is designed for contractors, technicians, and inspectors who are involved in daily pavement operations for the placement of PCC pavements. Participants should have some working knowledge of concrete pavement construction. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Describe curing’s effect on short- and long-term performance; • Identify the different methods for curing PCC; • Define sawing; • Identify the types of saw cuts; • Describe the different pieces of equipment used in sawing; • Determine the sequence of sawing operations; • Describe how traffic, raveling, noise and dust, and critical sequencing impact sawing; • Troubleshoot sawing issues; • Describe joint sealing operations; • Identify sealant types; and • Describe formed-in-place and preformed sealant types and installation.