The Arab British Fellowship Training Academy offers this training program in "Highway Pavement: Design, Materials, and Maintenance" to provide participants with the technical knowledge required to understand highway pavement works from planning and design through construction and maintenance.

The program covers the principles of pavement type selection, the properties of materials used in pavement layers, and design requirements related to traffic loads, climatic conditions, and soil characteristics. It also addresses quality control methods, pavement performance monitoring, and the causes of pavement defects and deterioration. Participants will examine methods for assessing pavement condition and selecting suitable maintenance and rehabilitation approaches. The program provides a clear view of the relationship between design, material quality, construction accuracy, and maintenance planning, supporting sound technical decisions that improve pavement performance and extend the service life of highway networks.

Who Should Attend?

• Highway, transportation, and civil engineers working on highway projects.
• Engineers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for pavement works and quality control.
• Professionals working in road maintenance, condition assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Project managers, consultants, and technical staff in the road sector.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand highway pavement design principles and select suitable pavement systems.
• Understand pavement material properties and their requirements in different layers.
• Identify factors affecting pavement performance, traffic loads, and environmental conditions.
• Gain familiarity with pavement quality control and construction monitoring methods.
• Understand pavement defect assessment and suitable maintenance methods.

• Highway Pavement Fundamentals
  • Highway pavement concepts and the functions of pavement layers.
  • Flexible and rigid pavement types and their applications.
  • Engineering and environmental factors affecting pavement selection.
• Basic Highway Project Requirements
  • Traffic loads and highway design requirements.
  • Site characteristics and their impact on pavement design and construction.
  • Technical standards related to pavement quality and performance.

• Subgrade Characteristics
  • Soil classification and engineering properties.
  • Bearing capacity, stability, and their effect on pavement performance.
  • Effects of moisture and drainage on subgrade conditions.
• Pavement Layers and Their Functions
  • Subgrade and structural layers and their functions.
  • Base and subbase materials and requirements.
  • Layer thickness, gradation, and compaction requirements.

• Flexible Pavement Design Principles
  • Basic requirements for asphalt pavement design.
  • Effects of traffic loads on pavement layer thickness.
  • Effects of material properties and environmental conditions on design life.
• Pavement Layer Thickness
  • Principles for selecting appropriate layer thicknesses.
  • Effects of subgrade strength and site conditions on design.
  • Performance, stability, and potential deformation requirements.

• Rigid Pavement Fundamentals
  • Components of rigid pavement and the functions of its layers.
  • Factors influencing rigid pavement selection for highways.
  • Relationship between loads, concrete properties, and slab performance.
• Joints and Reinforcement
  • Types and functions of rigid pavement joints.
  • Reinforcement requirements and crack control.
  • Load transfer and structural details of concrete slabs.

• Asphalt Material Properties
  • Bitumen properties and their relationship to pavement performance.
  • Aggregate, gradation, and quality requirements.
  • Asphalt mixture components and characteristics.
• Asphalt Mixture Selection
  • Principles for selecting mixtures suitable for road conditions.
  • Effects of temperature and traffic loads on mixture performance.
  • Requirements for storing, transporting, and handling asphalt materials.

• Concrete Materials for Highway Pavements
  • Properties of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures.
  • Concrete strength and durability requirements.
  • Factors affecting workability and durability.
• Base and Subbase Materials
  • Types of materials used in granular layers.
  • Gradation, cleanliness, and compaction requirements.
  • Material selection criteria based on road conditions and expected loads.

• Pavement Layer Construction
  • Subgrade preparation and construction of base layers.
  • Asphalt mixture placement and control of thickness and smoothness.
  • Rigid pavement construction and concrete slab placement.
• Construction Quality Control
  • Material testing during construction stages.
  • Monitoring thickness, density, and compaction.
  • Technical acceptance requirements for pavement works.

• Pavement Condition Indicators
  • Types of surface and structural pavement defects.
  • Cracking, rutting, settlement, and their causes.
  • Indicators for measuring pavement condition and performance.
• Pavement Inspection and Assessment
  • Methods for collecting road condition data.
  • Field and laboratory testing methods.
  • Analysis of inspection results and pavement deterioration levels.

• Asphalt Pavement Defects
  • Causes of longitudinal, transverse, and fatigue cracking.
  • Rutting, settlement, and loss of surface cohesion.
  • Effects of materials, construction, and drainage on pavement defects.
• Rigid Pavement Defects
  • Slab cracking, edge deterioration, and joint defects.
  • Pumping and load-transfer problems.
  • Material, environmental, and construction-related deterioration causes.

• Pavement Maintenance Methods
  • Preventive maintenance and its role in extending pavement life.
  • Surface treatments and localized repairs.
  • Selecting maintenance methods according to defect type and severity.
• Road Rehabilitation
  • Indicators for the need for rehabilitation.
  • Resurfacing, strengthening, and reconstruction options.
  • Comparing treatment alternatives in terms of performance, service life, and cost.

• Maintenance Program Planning
  • Prioritizing road maintenance according to pavement condition.
  • Developing short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance programs.
  • Organizing resources, materials, and equipment for maintenance works.
• Extending Pavement Service Life
  • Monitoring pavement performance after maintenance and rehabilitation.
  • Improving maintenance procedures to reduce recurring defects.
  • Enhancing road asset management and the sustainability of highway networks.