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Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)

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Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)

This course is part of Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction Specialization

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

The "Pavement Construction Practices" course provides a thorough understanding of highway construction according to IRC and MoRTH standards. It focuses on selecting essential plants and machinery for constructing rigid and flexible pavement layers, including asphalt mix plants, concrete batching plants, and earthmoving equipment. Learners will explore project planning, scheduling, and monitoring, as well as construction sequences and guidelines to meet quality control requirements in compliance with IRC and MoRTH standards. The course offers practical insights into constructing various pavement layers, such as embankments, subgrades, granular sub-base layers, wet mix macadam, bituminous layers (DBM & BC), dry lean concrete (DLC), and pavement quality concrete (PQC). By the end, learners will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, making them proficient in planning, executing, and ensuring quality in highway pavement construction in alignment with Indian standards. Target learners include civil engineering graduate and post-graduate students, as well as professionals in transportation and infrastructure development, with prerequisites in Concrete Technology, Geotechnical Engineering, Building Materials & Construction, and Construction Equipment & Methods.

Module details

In this module, "Highway Plants and Machinery and Construction Planning," learners will explore various plants and machinery required for highway construction, including asphalt mix plants, horizontal and compact concrete batching plants, and wet mix macadam plants. The module provides a detailed examination of earthmoving, excavation, compaction, and paving equipment. It also covers factors affecting the output of plants and equipment and initiatives to improve quality. Additionally, the module offers a comprehensive understanding of highway project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and the corresponding software used.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt8 plugins

10 videosTotal 77 minutes

About the Specialization2 minutes
About the Course2 minutes
Introduction to Plants and Machinery13 minutes
Concrete batching plant8 minutes
Horizontal and Compact Batching plant8 minutes
Wet Mix Macadam Plant4 minutes
Paving Equipment's15 minutes
Slipform Paver13 minutes
Paver Milling and Road Marking Equipment4 minutes
Initiatives to improve Quality7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Reading10 minutes
Course Glossary10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Assessment on Highway Plants and Machinery and Construction Planning30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Planning and Machinery Insights10 minutes

8 pluginsTotal 120 minutes

Asphalt Hot Mix Plant15 minutes
Earthmoving and Excavation Equipment 15 minutes
Factors affecting output of Plant & Equipment15 minutes
Concept of Highways15 minutes
Project Planning15 minutes
Schedules in Planning15 minutes
Monitoring15 minutes
Software in Planning15 minutes

This module, "Construction of Subgrade and Base Layers," extensively covers construction practices for flexible and rigid pavement embankments, subgrades, and base layers. It provides detailed guidance on specifications and construction procedures aligned with MoRTH and IRC standards. Additionally, the module addresses the required tests outlined in the test plan for quality assurance and quality control, ensuring compliance with standards necessary for high-quality highway pavement.

What's included

1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins

In this module, "Construction of Flexible Layers," learners will gain insights into construction practices for flexible pavement layers, including wet mix macadam (WMM) and bituminous layers (DBM & BC). The module explores the functions, material composition, and specifications of each flexible layer in alignment with IRC and MoRTH guidelines. It also covers the required tests outlined in the test plan for quality assurance and quality control, ensuring compliance with the standards necessary for high-quality highway pavement.

What's included

1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 plugins

In this module on the Construction of Rigid Layers, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of rigid pavement construction practices, focusing on the functions, material composition, and specifications of rigid layers. The module covers guidelines from IRC and MoRTH for constructing Dry Lean Concrete (DLC) and Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) layers. It also explores the importance and types of joints in rigid pavements. Additionally, the module addresses various tests outlined in the test plan for quality assurance and quality control, ensuring compliance with standards necessary for high-quality highway pavement.