Course

Asphalt Level I Technician

National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University

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Cost
$975
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Emphasis is placed on mastering test procedures essential for controlling asphalt pavement quality. Topics include asphalt plant operations, producing quality asphalt mixtures, volumetric analysis, asphalt mixture sampling, random sampling techniques, Rice and bulk specific gravity, lab compaction (Marshall & Superpave), asphalt content determination (ignition & nuclear gauge), extraction gradation, fine aggregate angularity, and clay content (sand equivalent).

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Skills taught

Knowledge of Asphalt Plant OperationsProduce Quality Asphalt Mixtures Per Mix Design RequirementsPerform Volumetric Analysis of Asphalt MixturesSample Asphalt Mixtures Per Standard ProceduresApply Random Sampling Techniques to Asphalt TestingDetermine Rice and Bulk Specific Gravity of Asphalt MixturesPerform Lab Compaction Using Marshall and Superpave MethodsDetermine Asphalt Content Using Ignition and Nuclear Gauge MethodsPerform Extraction Gradation of Asphalt MixturesDetermine Fine Aggregate Angularity of Asphalt MixturesDetermine Clay Content of Aggregate Using Sand Equivalent Testing
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