AASHTO Publications Superpave Mix Design Process and Analysis (2 PDHs) TC3MS016-15-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: This training will give hot mix asphalt (HMA) materials engineers and/or materials technicians a better understanding of Superpave mix design process and analysis. The training will also give a better understanding of volumetrics for those who perform mix designs (typically technicians) and those who analyze the data (typically engineers). • Module 1: Mix Design. This module will describe the design of asphalt concrete mix and how Superpave mix design is analyzed. • Module 2: Volumetrics. This module will cover asphalt mixture volumetrics and volumetric properties using phase diagrams. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels I, II, III, and IV. Target audience: This training is targeted to those who are responsible for the laboratory testing and evaluation of Superpave mix designs. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Describe the procedures involved in the Superpave mix design; • Recall how to select the proper materials for a Superpave mix; • Describe how Superpave mix is compacted; • Define HMA volumetric terms; • Describe factors that can influence key mass-volume relationships and calculations; and • Describe how to use phase diagrams to calculate volumetric properties.