The "Pavement Materials and Design" course provides a solid foundation in selecting pavement materials and designing pavements. It covers the components and functions of pavement layers, subgrade soil classification, and the California Bearing Ratio (CBR), including practical insights from virtual CBR tests. The course includes bituminous materials, their classification, properties, grading systems, and virtual tests on bitumen properties. Learners will gain essential knowledge in Marshall bituminous mix design, and study Portland Cement properties, admixtures, and the significance of DLC and PQC mix design. Additionally, the course covers flexible and rigid pavement design, offering hands-on experience with IITPAVE software and the mechanistic-empirical performance design approach in accordance with the latest IRC:37 and IRC:58 guidelines. Learners will also explore long-life flexible pavements, their design philosophy, and advantages over conventional options. By the end, learners will be proficient in designing flexible and rigid pavements according to 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.



Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH)
This course is part of Highway Planning, Pavement Design and Construction Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course
The module “Pavement Layers and Materials - Soil, Aggregates, Bitumen” provides an in-depth exploration of the essential components and functions of pavement layers. It covers the classification and desired properties of subgrade soil, highlighting the significance of the California Bearing Ratio, with virtual CBR tests offering hands-on insights. The module delves into bituminous materials, including their classification, properties, and grading systems, complemented by virtual tests on bitumen properties to enhance understanding of bitumen behavior under various conditions, which is crucial for effective decision-making in pavement design and construction.
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This module, "Flexible and Rigid Paving Mixes," extensively covers Bituminous Paving Mixes, focusing on critical aspects such as Stone Polishing Value and Stripping Value. It guides learners through Marshall bituminous mix design, aiding in the evaluation of key performance indicators for Bituminous Paving Mix. Additionally, the module provides insights into Portland Cement, including its properties and applications in Cement Concrete. It also explores the purposes of admixtures and highlights the significance of DLC and PQC mix design in concrete for pavement construction.
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19 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, "Design of Flexible Pavements," learners will gain insights into the composition and design principles of flexible pavements, including the use of IITPAVE software. The course covers the latest guidelines, such as IRC:37 – 2018, and explores the mechanistic-empirical performance design approach to predict pavement durability. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the importance of material properties. Additionally, learners will study long-life flexible pavements, including their design philosophy and advantages over conventional options.
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11 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, "Design of Rigid Pavements," learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of rigid pavements, including their types, advantages, and disadvantages. The course covers design guidelines according to IRC: 58 for pavement design and material properties for different layers, along with factors influencing rigid pavement design such as traffic loads and temperature differentials. Participants will explore critical stresses, failure modes, and the use of regression equations for stress calculations. Additionally, the module addresses various types of joints in rigid pavements and provides insights into the necessary input data, design steps, and essential checks required at the end of the pavement design process, concluding with a practical example.
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