The goal of every pavement maintenance organization is to provide the highest quality roadway system at the best possible price. Picking pavement maintenance treatments are often a function of revenue or lack thereof. This course will provide a brief look at pavement deterioration, the signs and symptoms of pavement failures, and a brief description of pavement condition surveys. Given this understanding of the condition of our pavements, we will then look at Pavement Preservation Activities. A description of what they are, what distresses they can or cannot work with, what the average life expectancy is, the average cost, and whether this treatment is right for your organization. Picking the right Preservation Treatment, at the right time on the right road can add overall pavement life to your system. The following Preservation Activities will be discussed to depth needed: Crack Seal, Fog Seal, Chip Seal, Slurry Seal, Cape Seals, Thin lift overlays, Overlays, Microsurfacing, Full Depth Patching and Milling.
*Participants should provide 1 or 2 examples of pavements in your area a few weeks prior to class for discussion during the class.* Email to be provided for project submission, quantity reviewed subject to number of submissions.
