This course will include the development of a laboratory testing program to evaluate materials for pavement construction. The students will plan and complete a series of laboratory tests completing all calculations and laboratory reports for SuperPave and Marshall asphalt concrete mix design. Additional quality control testing and material characteristics will be examined depending upon equipment availability in cooperation with the New Brunswick Department of Transportation laboratory facilities. Individual reports and a summary document will be prepared evaluating a number of asphalt mixes using materials suggested and or supplied by participating agencies. Other test results related to completed projects will be examined including details of recent projects completed in New Brunswick. |