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Module 1: Introduction to Pavement Engineering
• Overview of Pavement Engineering
• Importance of Pavements in Road Construction
• Types of Pavements (Flexible, Rigid, Composite)
• Key Design Considerations
Module 2: Soil Mechanics and Pavement Design
• Understanding Soil Properties
• Soil Types and Behavior in Pavement Design
• Soil-Subgrade Interaction
• Foundation for Pavements
Module 3: Materials Used in Pavement Construction
• Types of Materials (Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete)
• Properties of Pavement Materials
• Material Testing and Quality Control
• Sustainable Material Selection
Module 4: Pavement Design Methodologies
• Structural Design of Pavements (Flexible and Rigid Pavements)
• Design Standards and Codes
• Pavement Design for Different Traffic Loads
• Practical Case Studies of Pavement Design
Module 5: Flexible Pavement Design
• Theories of Flexible Pavement Design
• Layered Systems and Structural Number (SN)
• Pavement Thickness Calculation
• Examples of Flexible Pavement Design
Module 6: Rigid Pavement Design
• Theories of Rigid Pavement Design
• Concrete Mix Design and Properties
• Jointing in Concrete Pavements
• Load Transfer and Slab Design
Module 7: Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation
• Types of Pavement Distresses
• Pavement Evaluation Techniques
• Rehabilitation Methods (Milling, Overlay, In-Place Recycling)
• Preventive Maintenance Strategies
Module 8: Pavement Testing and Evaluation
• Non-Destructive Testing Techniques (Falling Weight Deflectometer, Ground Penetrating Radar)
• Pavement Surface Condition Index (PCI)
• Load Testing and Deflection Testing
• Pavement Life-Cycle Analysis
Module 9: Geotechnical Investigations for Pavement Design
• Site Investigation Techniques
• Subsurface Exploration Methods
• Geotechnical Reports and Data Interpretation
• Geotechnical Testing for Pavement Design
Module 10: Asphalt Pavement Technology
• Asphalt Mix Design and Properties
• Types of Asphalt Mixes
• Production and Placement of Asphalt
• Quality Control and Testing of Asphalt Pavements
Module 11: Concrete Pavement Technology
• Concrete Mix Design for Pavements
• Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
• Placement, Curing, and Finishing of Concrete Pavements
• Durability and Maintenance of Concrete Pavements
Module 12: Pavement Drainage Systems
• Importance of Drainage in Pavement Performance
• Drainage Design Principles
• Surface and Subsurface Drainage Solutions
• Impact of Poor Drainage on Pavement Life
Module 13: Traffic Load Analysis and Pavement Performance
• Traffic Load Estimation Methods
• Traffic Growth and Forecasting
• Impact of Traffic on Pavement Performance
• Fatigue and Load-Induced Stress in Pavements
Module 14: Environmental Considerations in Pavement Design
• Environmental Impact of Pavement Construction
• Sustainable Practices in Pavement Design
• Recycling of Pavement Materials
• Use of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) and Other Innovations
Module 15: Project Management and Cost Estimation for Pavement Projects
• Planning and Scheduling of Pavement Projects
• Budgeting and Cost Estimation Techniques
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• Project Management Tools and Techniques
• Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Pavement Projects
