Construction of Portland

Cement Concrete Pavements

DESCRIPTION:

The course provides participants with an overview of the entire Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) paving process: preparing plans and specifications, establishing grades, setting forms, hauling, curing and grinding concrete, and join sealing.  This course is presented in 4 modules: 1) Plant Operations: Truck Mixed Concrete and Central Mixed Concrete; 2) Paving Operations: Slipform paving and Fixed-form Paving; 3) Saw and Seal Operations; and 4) Concrete Pavement Restoration (CPR) Operations.  The course focuses on the proper methods for construction of concrete paving with an emphasis on cause and effect. 

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

 

·         Describe the differences between truck-mixed and ready-mixed concrete.

·         Identify factors in production and paving operations that contribute to achieving a smooth ride.

·         Describe the differences between slip-form and fixed-form paving.

·         Identify the factors that impact saw timing and crack control.

·         Recognize the key factors in placing joint sealant materials.

·         Components of concrete pavement restoration application and construction.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for contractors, technicians, and inspectors who are involved in daily pavement operations for the placement of PCC pavements.  Participants should have some working knowledge of concrete pavement construction.

INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Michael Ayers is the Director of Pavement Technology Services for the American Concrete Pavement Association in Skokie, Illinois.  He has held that position since November 2001 and is responsible for technical issues relating to pavements, technology transfer, and as a Task Leader for the Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF).  Mike is the Principal Instructor and developer of the latest revision of the National Highway Institute course titled “Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements.”  He has taught this highly recommended course in excess of 30 times in the U.S. and abroad.

Prior to joining ACPA, Mike was the Director of Technology Transfer at ERES Consultants in Champaign, Illinois.  In that capacity, he was responsible for development and delivery of training courses for the Federal Highway Administration, state agencies, and private industry.  He was very active in research and was a team leader for NCHRP 1-37A  (mechanistic design) and Principal Investigator for numerous federal and state funded research projects.  Prior to joining ERES in 1996, Dr. Ayers was an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering for Oklahoma State University.

Registration Procedure

1)       Please contact Gail Ikeda at 956-9006, 956-8851 (FAX) or gail@eng.hawaii.edu by Wednesday, July 3, 2002.

2)       Attendance is limited, and preference is given to local government employees.

3)       Private company participation is on a space available basis at a fee of $340.00.  Make check payable to “Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii” c/o Hawaii LTAP.  We will fax you a letter indicating whether a seat has been reserved for you by July 5, 2002.

Cancellations

Please contact us if you must cancel your registration or if someone will be substituting for you.  Refunds will be made if notice of cancellations is received at least 3 workdays prior to the workshop date.

Parking

Parking for the East West Center is $4/day ($12 total).  If you would like a parking pass please contact us by July 1, 2002.  Make checks payable to East West Center and mail to:

Hawaii LTAP

            University of Hawaii

            Dept of Civil Engineering

            2540 Dole St, Holmes 383

            Honolulu, HI  96822

            Attn: Gail Ikeda

Hawaii Local Technical Assistance Program

University of Hawaii

Department of Civil Engineering

2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall #383

Honolulu, Hawaii 96822