Print this page An Introduction to Hot Mix Asphalt Spray and Surface Applications
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. SPRAY APPLICATIONS
2. SURFACE TREATMENT
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course the student will:
- Learn about prime, tack and fog seal applications;
- Learn the basic requirements for prime coat applications;
- Learn about low viscosity asphalt materials;
- Learn about tack coat application rates;
- Learn the techniques for fog seal applications;
- Learn how to apply surface applications; and
- Learn how to apply slurry seals.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers and construction managers interested in spray and surface applications for asphalt concrete pavements for streets and highways.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to surface and spray applications for asphalt concrete pavements.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about surface and spray applications for asphalt concrete pavements,
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Hot Mix Asphalt Spray and Surface Applications
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will help you to understand how to address special design and construction considerations for surface and spray applications in construction and maintenance of asphalt concrete pavements.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
