Asphalt Fundamentals

Pavement Types (9)


Description
Welcome to the Pavement Types course. This course provides descriptions of the two pavement types and how they differ. HMA mix types are discussed and explained. The benefits associated with recycling of HMA are provided.
Content
  • Overview
  • Pavement Facts
  • Pavement Facts
  • Pavement Purpose
  • Pavement Categories
  • Figure 1: Rigid and flexible pavement load distribution.
  • HMA Pavement Basic Structural Elements
  • Definitions
  • Road Use
  • Other Pavement Uses
  • Mix Types
  • Mix Types Overview
  • Dense-Graded Mixes
  • Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA)
  • Open-Graded Mixes
  • Recycled HMA
  • Recycled HMA Overview
  • Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
  • RAP as a Constituent in HMA
  • RAP in Cold Plant Mix Recycling
  • In-Place HMA Recycling
  • Summary
  • (Quiz) Pavement Types
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever