Advanced Road Construction
Planning, Design & Execution concepts
3 Day Training
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
Road building, in its most basic form, entails laying asphalt, concrete, or other materials to provide a smooth surface for vehicles. But, as we all know, it’s far more complicated than that. Road building entails numerous phases, each of which is a complicated enterprise in and of itself.
To efficiently build plans for these projects, engineers must consider the sharpness of curves, the incline of hills, drainage, location, traffic volume, and many other aspects. This Advanced Road Construction training provides technical insight on how these are planned, project designed, constructed and maintained.
Course Objectives
By attending this Advanced Road Construction training, delegates will be able to understand:
The different types of road layers, structures and slope protection.
Five basic stages in Road Construction planning and development
Fundamentals of geometric design
Earthwork: Measurements, setting out of earth work, computation of areas
Earthmoving Equipment Permissible axle loads, Requirements & Availability
Subgrade materials: properties & tests, selection, requirements of bituminous mixes
Types of drainage structures and their uses: Subsurface, Catch-water & Miter drains
Culverts and their gradient and angles
The Construction Process Execution: Layer and finish works
Road maintenance activities & optimum timing
Reducing the safety risk during road construction
Who should attend?
This Advanced Road Construction training is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Persons who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of aspects of road construction and maintenance
Municipal workers out of various sections who must start to understand road construction and maintenance
Civil Consulting Engineers/Technicians
Contractors
Construction Inspectors and Supervisors
Road Maintenance Supervisors
Relevant Government employees/departments
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
MODULE 1: ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS & FUNCTION
History of Roadway Engineering
Road Classification
The Road Pavement Structure: Revision
Types of pavement in road construction
Pavement Surface Characteristics
MODULE 2: PLANNING AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD WORK
Planning Requirements
Preparation and Planning Scheme of a New Road
Stages in Planning Construction of a new road
Content of the Preliminary Report
Site Investigation
Survey work and setting out
MODULE 3: ROAD CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
What is Road Construction Design?
Design Criteria
Key steps in Road Construction Design
Geometric design
Drainage Design
Selecting suitable pavement materials in road design
Create detailed Road Construction plans
Presentation of the Geotechnical Investigation Report
MODULE 4: EARTHWORK OPERATIONS & MACHINERY
Earthwork Operations
Excavation equipment
Construct Embankments
The Embankment Construction Process
Side Slope Operation
MODULE 5: ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING
Categories of road construction materials
Effects on Soil
Raw material used as Road Aggregate
Functions of Bituminous materials
Sources of Bituminous Binders
MODULE 6: HIGHWAY DRAINAGE CONCEPTS & WORKS
Definition and importance
Effects of improper Drainage
Highway Drainage Requirements
Side drains
Sub-surface drainage
The role of Sub-surface Drainage:
Control of Seepage Flow
Control on Capillary Rise
Cross Drainage Works
MODULE 7: CONSTRUCTION OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
Definition & Introduction
Structure of Flexible Pavement
Functions of Flexible Pavement
Flexible Pavement Construction Process
MODULE 8: ROAD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Operation
Road Upgrading
Road Maintenance Activities
MODULE 9: SAFETY REGULATIONS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Good Practices in Health and Safety
Safety engineering
Road construction Safety Plan
Safe Site Practices
MODULE 10: ROAD CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE & AUDITING
Definitions and Key Components: Quality Policy, Control, Improvement & QMS
Steps involved in Road construction Quality Assurance
MODULE 11: PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Key components and steps in Road Construction projects
The Project Managements steps in more detail:
Required Skills for Road Project Managers
The Project Scheduling Process
Road construction Project Closeout
Case Study: Road Project Management Plan
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