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Asphalt Paving - Level I

Course: Asphalt Paving - Level I
Objective: To assure that test results used for quality control, verification, dispute resolution and acceptance of asphalt pavements are performed in accordance with the standard test methods.
Course Content:
  • Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials (ASTM D3665)
  • Rolling Straight Edge
  • Core Sampling and Temperature Measurement
  • Density of Soils and Bituminous Concrete Mixtures in Place by the Nuclear Method (FM 1-T-238)
Duration of Class: One day, including course and examination.

Examinations:

Written
Required. Multiple-choice, closed book, 2 hours.

Proficiency
Required. The trainee will take a proficiency examination and is expected to correctly demonstrate skills in measurement of surface tolerance, cross slope and nuclear density. The trainee has two chances to pass each test. Two failures in one area will constitute failure of the proficiency examination.