LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course student is familiar with road maintenance and rehabilitation techniques, machinery and procurement processes. Student is able to evaluate structural and functional condition of road based on various distress monitoring methods and understands the concept of road asset management. Student recognises the role of maintenance and rehabilitation in the life cycle of a road and can perform simple cost calculations for basis of decision-making. Student is familiar with pavement management concepts including traditional PMS systems and new developments for asset management of roads.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 01.03.2023 - 21.04.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Augusto Cannone Falchetto
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Course covers the fundamental principles underlying the maintenance and rehabilitation of paved and gravel roads including approaches for rehabilitation of in-service pavement systems such as full-depth reclamation method and overlay of asphalt pavements. Course covers technology for the hot in-place recycling and stationery recycling of reclaimed asphalt. Winter and summer maintenance of roads is covered. Pavement management concepts and asset management via lifetime engineering are discussed.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, exercises, project, and final exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 credits, 134h total
lectures 12 (1x2h/week)
project teamwork (85h)
Preparation for the final exam (18h)
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course can be offered online, if needed.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
2023-2024 No teachingEnrollment :
Registration for the courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).