Introduction to Thickness Design and Pavement Distresses
In the second of the Asphalt Institute’s sessions specially developed for NPE, you’ll learn about the basics of pavement design and what makes pavements fall apart. Wayne will introduce you to free web-based thickness design tools that allow you to design a pavement specifically for your customers. Next, the distresses that attack asphalt pavements causing them to fail will be described, so you can make the best-possible repair decisions for your clients. Based on AI’s best-selling manual MS-16 Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance and Preservation, this session will provide suggestions on how to improve your project’s quality and attract repeat customers without adding additional cost. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and answers with Wayne, who has more than 38 years of experience in the asphalt paving industry. While attendance in Session B-15 on materials is not a prerequisite to attending this session, it is highly encouraged. For more information about Asphalt Institute publications and seminars, visit www.asphaltinstitute.org. Attendees will receive certificates granting 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).