Certification and Training
Asphalt Inspection Certification Class
More and more owners are becoming aware of the need to increase their knowledge related to the design, production, and inspection of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements. The need to understand the differences between a structural focused mix and a durable focused mix is necessary to be able to select the proper mix for the application, but even more paramount is the need to be able to verify that the desired mix has been properly produced and placed in the field.
This course seeks to demystify commonly used standards and applications associated with the inspection and construction of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements in Utah, and to explain the best practices and common approaches to understanding and implementing associated sampling and testing procedures, checklists, and specifications needed to produce the best performing pavements.
Course Benefits
- Gain a general understanding of the basics of asphalt mixes and how the mix components affect performance
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the construction and inspection of HMA pavements, including the national and local standards used to evaluate the performance of such pavements
- Understand HMA pavement specifications and correct applications
- Identify deficiencies that may occur from time to time in HMA pavement construction and suggested remedies to address such concerns
- Incorporate recommended best practices prior to, during, and post construction
Who Should Attend
- City & county engineers, inspectors, or other public works officials
- Consultant engineers, owners, and inspectors responsible for asphalt specifications, recommendations, inspection, or project management on behalf of public or private entities
- Professionals working in or around HMA pavement construction for their companies
- Pavement design engineers who are responsible for connecting structural and environmental pavement designs with the materials to be used in construction
Learning Outcomes
- Achieve a basic understanding of the performance characteristics of asphalt mixes
- Correctly select the appropriate specification [mix criteria?] for the desired HMA pavement application
- Describe the benefits and associated costs of each type of specification
- Gain ability to correctly reference each national or local standard applicable to the project
- Successfully determine environmental or structural pavement deficiencies and potential remedies
- Understand sampling, testing and typical issues associated with HMA pavement inspection
Asphalt Preservation & Maintenance Certification Class
UAPA is pleased to introduce a proactive approach to asphalt maintenance and preservation ensuring that we effectively protect our assets, allowing us to continue investing in essential new projects. Utah’s extreme temperature variations take a significant toll on our pavements, making it imperative that we focus on caring for the foundations of our roads and public spaces. UAPA is fortunate to have a dedicated community of professionals in the asphalt industry who are committed to this cause. As an association, we aim to provide support, technical expertise and resources to help maintain the integrity of our infrastructure across the state of Utah.
Course Benefits
- Gain a practical understanding of pavement preservation strategies that extend pavement life while reducing long-term maintenance costs.
- Learn when and where to apply the right preservation treatment based on pavement condition and performance goals.
- Understand how timely preservation treatments help agencies maximize limited budgets and delay costly rehabilitation or reconstruction.
Who Should Attend
- Public works professionals
- State, county, and municipal transportation agencies
- Consulting engineers
- Pavement maintenance managers and supervisors
- Contractors and field personnel
- Inspectors and project managers
- Anyone responsible for maintaining asphalt pavement assets or making pavement preservation decisions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of pavement preservation and its role in asset management.
- Identify common pavement distresses and determine the appropriate preservation treatment.
- Explain the benefits, limitations, and best-use applications of treatments such as crack sealing, mastic patching, seal coats, micro surfacing, slurry seals, and related preservation techniques.
- Apply best practices for planning, material selection, construction, and quality control to improve treatment performance and service life.
- Recognize common causes of premature treatment failures and how to avoid them.
Not a Member?
UAPA membership is free to cities and counties you can sign-up here or email info@utahasphalt.org