Module Code
HIWAY 6009

1.  Road Pavement Aggregates
     -  Characteristics
     -  Sampling and testing procedures (NZS4407:
        Clay index; sand equipvalent; ceanness value;
        crushing resistance; weathering quality index;
        abrasion resistance)
     -  Properties required to perform adequately in road
        (shear, durability, etc.)

2.  Quarries
     -  Legislative and by-laws
     -  Management plan approval
     -  Road aggregate production
     -  Aggregate storage

3.  Earthworks Operations
     -  Earthworks planning and design
     -  Setting out
     -  Cut, fill, borrow
     -  Operations, control
     -  Batter slopes
     -  Vegetation cover

4.  Subgrade Preparation
     -  Subgrade elevation
     -  Planning and implementation of construction phases
     -  Setting out
     -  Methods of subgrade construction
     -  Plant and equipment selection
     -  Quality control
     -  Soft areas (excavation, geotextiles)
     -  Soil improvement options
     -  Specifications, standards (TNZ F/1)

5.  Base and Sub-Base Construction
     -  Planning and implementation of construction phases
     -  Plant and equipment selection
     -  Construction processes
     -  Specifications, standards (TNZ M/3 Notes: M/4 & B/2)
     -  Quality control
     -  Surface preparation to wearing surface application

6.  Soil Improvement (Stabilisation)
     -  Lime stabilisation
     -  Cement
     -  Modification vs cementation
     -  Testing
     -  Construction procedure
     -  Quality control
     -  Safety
     -  Bitumen stabilisation

7.  Geosynthetics
     -  Geogrid and geotextiles

Examination - 3 hours