ACPA has launched two new web-based instructional modules that provide professional training about best practices for constructing smooth concrete pavements and handling aggregates for concrete paving.
Developed by ACPA and sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, the courses are offered free of charge to participants involved in highway and heavy construction. The courses are targeted to concrete paving contractors, as well as agency personnel, consulting engineers, and others involved in construction management and/or concrete pavement project delivery.
For complete details on ACPA Training courses, please go to: http://www.acpa.org/stockpilesmoothness/.
Best Practices for Constructing Smooth Concrete Pavements
This 4.5-hour course covers all aspects of constructing smooth concrete pavements, from defining roughness to why smooth pavements are important. This comprehensive training also covers smoothness measurement, the “10 commandments” of smooth paving, and quality control methods.
Participants will be required to complete simple hurdle tests to proceed through the first six sections. An optional evidence-of-learning final exam is offered after the seventh section. For more information, please go to: http://acpa.scholarlab.com and click “Smoothness”.
Best Practices for Handling Aggregates for Concrete Paving
This in-depth training covers basics of aggregates; acceptance criteria; tips and techniques for configuring a concrete plant site; stockpile management best practices; proper handling between stockpiles and concrete plants; and what can go wrong if poor techniques are used.
Participants will be required to complete simple hurdle tests to proceed through the first five sections. An optional evidence-of-learning final exam is offered after the sixth section. For more information, please go to: http://acpa.scholarlab.com and click “Stockpile”.