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Course:

Using Real-Time Smoothness Measurements to Improve Concrete Pavement Quality and Save Money Workshop

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400886

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Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
Attendees will be educated on the fundamentals of concrete pavement smoothness measurement and interpretation. Pavement practitioners will discuss the International Roughness Index (IRI) and the importance for ride quality. This workshop will reinforce best practices for concrete paving operations to achieve ride quality requirements, and will demonstrate Real-Time Smoothness technology as a tool for improving concrete pavement smoothness.

Learning Outcomes:
• Understanding of IRI profile measurements
• Explanation of real-time smoothness equipment
• Effective implementation of real-time smoothness measurements to improve initial pavement smoothness
• Causes of and potential solutions of pavement roughness (bumps and dips)

Teaching Method:
Instructor Lead

Prerequisites:
none

This is Prerequisite For:
none

Target Audience:
Contractors, including those that are already using real-time equipment and agency personnel.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
5.00
09/21/16
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Kimberly Rice
Phone:
(717) 783-4722
Email:
kirice@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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Last Modified
By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT
On 09/21/16 At 12:08 PM
By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT
On 09/21/16 At 12:19 PM