Advanced Quality Control for Roads Construction Projects
Introduction
This course is designed to enhance managerial and technical skills of the participants responsible for planning, managing and supervising road construction projects for more efficient, effective and high standard road construction works. It also focuses on up-to-date knowledge of quality standard and quality control issues of construction property as well as work processes in all construction phases that lead to better quality of road works.
Quality control activities should be conducted throughout the course of the project. Calculations, estimates, etc. must be checked immediately so that errors are not perpetuated. The checker must have a similar or greater level of experience as the originator, should be a member of the project team familiar with the details of the project, and must be familiar with the type of work proposed for the project.
Topics Covered
- Opening and Introduction to Road Construction
- Construction Management Overview
- Preliminary Investigations & Subgrade Evaluation
- Setting Out
- Earthworks & Formation Preparation
- Pavement Materials & Construction Methods
- Roadsides
- identify, explain and assess the nature,
- functionality and productivity of construction
- engineering plant and
- equipment
Objective
Understand failure modes/mechanisms in pavements
Learn principles of construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of flexible pavements
Know about characterization and mechanical properties of asphalt binder, aggregates and asphalt mixtures
Explain volumetric composition of asphalt concrete;
Describe pavement evaluation and safety
Learn Mechanistic-Empirical pavement design basics
Understand Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Cost of pavements
Describe Pavement Management Systems
Explain Quality Control and Quality Assurance of pavements
Acquire knowledge about contracts and bidding for pavements.
Identify, explain and assess the nature, functionality and productivity of c instruction engineering plant and equipment
Demonstrate knowledge regarding use, application and performance of concrete to the level of a graduate engineer working on a construction site.
Collect, evaluate and analyse engineering plant data to create reports and a tender bid.
Communicate concepts and techniques relevant to planning, management and delivery of construction projects
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual workplace. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the training.
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:
- 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
- 30% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
- 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
- 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions
- Pre and Post Test
Who Should Attend?
This training course is designed for people who desire to learn practical site management techniques that will assist them in completing work tasks, establishing and maintaining priorities and meeting deadlines for work and projects.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of project management professionals but will greatly benefit:
- New project Professionals
- Site Engineers
- Cost Engineers
- Superintendents
- Managers
Outline
Day 1
Industry Orientation & Overview
Use Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction Terminology
Describe Types of Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction
Describe Types of Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction
Equipment
Describe Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction Industry
Culture
Describe Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction Careers
Describe Road Building and Quality Control for Roads Construction
Technology and Innovation
Contract management and inspection procedures testing of construction
materials such as concrete works concrete aggregates, soil gradation, density and
compaction, field compaction/density of subgrade, and asphalt material.
Day 2
Tools & Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Identify Health and Safety Excellence
Describe Occupational Diseases and Injuries
Complete Road Builders Safety Training System
Obtain First Aid- Level 1 Certification
Obtain Construction Safety Network Flagperson Certification
Tools & Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Describe Environmental Hazards
Describe Sediment and Drainage Management
Describe Fuel and Special Procedures Day 3
Observe the construction equipment being used in construction, equipment of
The field laboratory for quality evaluation, field density sampling and testing,
Asphalt pavement construction
Day 3
Describe WCB Regulations and Scaffold Erection Procedures
Describe WCB Regulations for Portable and Fixed Ladders
Describe Swing Staging Operations and Safety
Describe Scissor Lift and Zoom Boom Operations and Safety Rigging and Material Handling
Describe WCB Regulations and Procedures for Rigging
Identify Signals for Crane and Hoisting Operations
Describe Safe Use of Ropes, Chains, Slings and Blocking
Equipment
Day 4
Basic Road Building and Heavy Construction
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Describe Types and Functions of Common Large Pieces of Equipment
Describe Large Equipment Operation Safety Procedures
Describe Walk Around Procedures
Describe Common Engine Parts and Functions
Perform Checks and Maintain and Engine Lubrication
Systems
Perform Checks and Maintain and Engine Cooling
Systems
Perform Checks and Maintain and Engine Induction
Systems
Describe Basics of Drive Systems and Brakes
Describe Basics of Electrical Systems
Describe Basics of Air Breaks and Air Systems
Describe Basics of Hydraulic Systems
Describe Basics of Hitches and Mechanical Linkages
Day 5
Concrete
Describe Concrete Properties and Technology
Describe Concrete Formwork
Describe Concrete Placement and Curing
Describe Quality Control and Testing
Describe Production and Supply of Concrete
Describe Reinforcement of Concrete
Describe Soil Cement and Roller Compacted Concrete
Schedule
- 08:30 – 10:15 First Session
- 10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:30 – 12:15 Second Session
- 12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break
- 12:30 – 14:00 Third Session
- 14:00 – 15:00 Lunch
Fees
The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack :