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This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) and ASCE Continuing Education

Instructor:  David K. Hein, P.Eng.

Course Length: 1 Hour

Purpose and Background

This webinar focuses on concrete surface pavements used across North America. It explores the essential principles of rigid pavement design and the key aspects of concrete production, placement, and surface finishing. The session highlights the importance of consistent subgrade support, appropriate concrete mix designs, and the challenges of hot and cold weather placements.

Participants will also learn about common causes of pavement failures, such as improper curing, poor joint construction, and dowel bar misalignments. Best practices for inspection, quality control, and field performance evaluation are discussed using practical examples and case studies. Overall, the presentation aims to enhance understanding of how detailed attention to each construction step leads to longer lasting and more sustainable pavement systems.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic design principles and construction techniques for rigid concrete pavements used in roadway and airport applications.
• Identify common causes of pavement failures such as subgrade inconsistencies, improper curing, or incorrect dowel bar placement, and their effects on long-term performance.
• Explain quality control and quality assurance practices in concrete pavement construction, including inspection methods and proof rolling procedures.
• List the critical materials and equipment requirements for successful concrete placement, finishing, curing, and jointing.
• Discuss best practices for preventing early pavement distress, such as cracking and spalling, through proper planning, material handling, and weather condition management.

Outline

• Introduction to concrete surfaced pavements (some statistics of their use, pavement types, and terminology)
• Overview of design principals of concrete surfaced pavements
• Brief introduction to plant production and construction processes
• Concrete plant production processes
• Surface preparation methods
• Placement of concrete layers
• Achieving smoothness and friction
• Common maintenance and restoration practices

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers and technicians involved in roadway design, construction and maintenance
• State DOT and municipal agency personnel involved in the delivery of transportation infrastructure
• Trainers and educators involved in qualifying or certifying construction inspectors
• Contractors interested in advancing roadway construction technology

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]