Flexible Pavement Design : Unbound - basic principles & practices (Online)

This course by live webinar is presented in two half day packages of two sessions each, with an optional Q&A workshop session. It will inform delegates on the basic principles & practices involved in design of unbound flexible pavements. The program will closely follow the content & order of each section of the Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology – Part 2: Pavement Structural Design. This document is used as the principal reference and a copy will be provided to each delegate in advance for pre-reading.

Description

Delivered via Zoom

This course by live webinar is presented in two half day packages of two sessions each, with an optional Q&A workshop session. It will inform delegates on the basic principles & practices involved in design of unbound flexible pavements. The program will closely follow the content & order of each section of the Austroads Guide to Pavement  Technology – Part 2: Pavement Structural Design. This document is used as the principal reference and a copy will be provided to each delegate in advance for pre-reading.

The materials section will however cover more information than provided in the current Guide. The selection of materials is critical to producing a suitable pavement design aimed at delivering adequate structural and functional performance. This course is focused on unbound pavements and includes worked examples during the presentation and additional Workshop exercises to be completed outside of the presentation by each delegate. Answers to these exercises will be presented on the second day and emailed to each delegate after completion of the course.

Understanding and determining subgrade strength and design traffic is fundamental to achieving appropriate design for high quality and long lasting unbound flexible pavements. The Workshop exercises will cover key elements of subgrade evaluation, design traffic and use of the Austroads empirical pavement design chart to determine pavement thickness and composition to reinforce the learnings.

Please Note: This course covers the design of new pavements or pavements requiring complete  reconstruction. Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, in situ pavement stabilisation, and choice of suitable treatments is covered by other CPEE courses referencing different Austroads Pavement Technology Guides.

Sessions and Topics

Please Note: Times shown are based on Melbourne/Sydney times.

Part A - Day 1

Session 1 -  10.30am - 12.45pm
Session 2 - 1.15pm - 3.00pm 

  • Pavement Design Systems
  • Road Environment
  • Subgrade Evaluation Parts 1 & 2
  • Design Traffic Part 1
  • Questions
  • Subgrade Evaluation & Design Traffic Exercises

Part B - Day 2

Session 3 -  10.30am - 12.45pm
Session 4 - 1.15pm - 2.50pm

  • Pavement Materials
  • Design Traffic Part 2
  • Answers to Subgrade Evaluation - Exercise Questions
  • Structural Thickness of Unbound Flexible Pavements
    and Worked Example
  • Workshop Exercise
  • Answers to Design Exercises

 Workshop - (Optional)

Session 5 - 3.00pm - 4.00pm

  • Workshop Exercises and live Q&A session

Primary Presenter

Ross Paul, Principal, Ross Paul & Associates (RPA) 

In his career with VicRoads Ross worked in several Regions and Project Teams in various positions responsible for planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads. In 1988 he was appointed Surfacing Engineer followed in 1993 by the role of Manager - Pavement Services being responsible for leading a team for undertaking pavement investigation, design and related research and development projects. From 1998 he was Technology Transfer Engineer responsible for implementation of new technologies and research outcomes, development and review of technical specifications, and guideline documents including provision of technical advice on most aspects of pavement technology. Since 2003 Ross as the Principal Consulting Engineer of Ross Paul & Associates, undertakes a wide range of pavement technology and road surfacing related projects for various clients.

 Who should attend?

  • State road agency and local government engineers and managers with responsibilities in the provision, approval, design, construction or maintenance of roads & pavements. This also includes project managers and senior supervisors.
  • Consulting engineers with involvement in road and/or pavement projects.
  • Road & Pavement construction contractors, engineers, project managers and supervisors.
  • Local Government engineers, project managers and senior supervisors.
  • Technical operatives and Engineering graduates and “cadets” looking for specialist knowledge for career development.

Due to its practical nature, numbers are limited for this course so it is advisable that you register quickly to avoid missing out on its unique and targeted content.

Bonus Inclusion

  • Free access to webinar recording for 2 weeks post course
  • PDF of course material & Other Materials
  • Attendance Certificate incl. CPD hours

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Payment by Mastercard/visa or bank transfer is required prior to the event. If a Purchase Order is provided, payment may be soon after the event, if agreed by CPEE.

  • Cancellations made 10 working days or more prior to the events start date:   Full refund.
  • Cancellations within 9-5 working days of the event start date:   50% refund.
  • Cancellations less than 5 working days of the events start date or after the event has started:   No refund.

If you are unable to attend this event a substitute attendee may take your place, without penalty. CPEE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course, whereby a full refund or course transfer will be provided.

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