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Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)
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Pavement Construction Practices (IRC and MoRTH)

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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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March 2025

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This course is part of the Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1 assignment1 discussion prompt4 plugins

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