The current trend towards performance based specifications for roading and civil construction projects increases the need for contracting firms to understand the issues involved with pavement construction, especially material compaction. This course provides an overview of theory and practice to assist team leaders and supervisors/forepersons to manage construction in the field.
Topics include:
- On-site preparation
- Excavation
- Identification of problem areas in subgrade
- Treatment of poor subgrade areas to achieve strength requirements
- Interpretation of material specifications
- Soil properties influencing compaction
- The relationship between maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum water content (OWC)
- Compaction behaviour of cohesive (clay) soils and non-cohesive (granular) materials
- Compaction assessment (in the field)
- Compaction equipment - types and application
- Spreading and placement of aggregate materials
- Grading, trimming, shaping and compaction of final surface
- Use of rotary broom for surface preparation
On completion of this course participants will have the knowledge to:
- Prepare roads up to sealing standard
- Carry out on site preparation
- Excavate and prepare subgrade
- Grade, trim, shape and compact soil and aggregate layers
- Understand the significance of compaction measurement criteria in specifications
- Interpret compaction specifications and criteria
- Achieve consistent compaction when preparing basecourse surfaces
- Sweep basecourse and chipseal surfaces.
National Qualification information:
This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standard. It will not cover assessment and practical requirements unless specifically stated under course costs. 12564 Supervise earthworks preparation for civil construction
12570 Demonstrate knowledge of the materials used in road formation
12572 Supervise construction of road pavement layers
17328 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of earthworks
17501 Demonstrate knowledge of foundation and subgrade on civil construction works
22293 Demonstrate knowledge of pavement stabilisation on civil construction sites
Who Should Attend:
Supervisors, plant operators and field staff who are involved in earthwork and pavement construction projects.
Cost:
$620.00 per person + GST (Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)
Presenter Information:
Ian Anderson is a Civil Engineer with over 40 years involvement in various aspects of roading. After starting work with Ministry of Works experience was gained in both laboratory and construction areas. This was followed by time in country Councils and a consulting practice. An extended time was spent in Polytechnics teaching at all levels from construction site personnel, Technicians and most recently degree programs. In recent years Ian has taken part in development work in both Asia and South Africa.
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Further Information
For further information please contact Lisa Knowles | 
