After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
- find their way through the test procedures used in road engineering
- apply practical experience in testing of mineral aggregates, bitumen and asphalt mixtures
- describe differences between empirical and performance-based identification testing and choose the optimal test regime depending on the project
- interpret and critically review test reports by taking into account statistical uncertainties
- present test results for an audience in a targeted way
Basics about CE-Marking, Overview over standards and regulations, empricial and performance based identfication testing of asphalt mixtures
Basics of test methods for road materials
Apply knowledge in hands-on lab works for bitumen, mineral aggregates and asphalt mixtures
Introduction
2 assignments to prepare for lab days
Lab days with hands-on experience - preparation, execution and analysis of tests
Presentation of results
2 assignments before lab days
active participation during lab days
final presentation including questions
