About the Road Pavement Design, Maintenance & Rehabilitation Techniques Course

Time Training Center's 5-day (30-hour) course on Pavement Design, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation provides practical tools for pavement management decision-making. It covers principles of design and rehabilitation for various pavement types. The course highlights how modern methods and accurate data support proactive, efficient infrastructure decisions.

In today's globally challenged infrastructure sector, this course helps optimise costs and enhance performance. It adds value to your development as an operations or asset maintenance engineer and supports pavement asset management goals throughout the life of field operations. You can gain practical knowledge of modern design methodologies, including Soil Factor, R-value thickness design, and an introductory overview of MnPAVE software for mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness design.

The Road Pavement Design, Maintenance & Rehabilitation Techniques course also addresses critical areas such as accurate data collection, subgrade evaluation, materials specification, and life-cycle cost analysis. 

The Road Pavement Design, Maintenance & Rehabilitation Techniques course also addresses critical areas such as accurate data collection and subgrade evaluation. It further covers materials specification and life-cycle cost analysis. Our training blends theory and practice to equip engineers with skills for optimising pavement design, maintenance, and rehabilitation. This ensures the durability and long-term performance of road infrastructure.

Course Objectives

​By the end of this Pavement Rehabilitation and Design Strategies training course, participants will be able to:​

• Define key concepts in pavement rehabilitation and distinguish between various pavement types.
• Apply project-level data collection methods, including pavement inventory, traffic analysis, structural assessments, and non-destructive testing techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive project-level pavement evaluations, including distress, functional, structural, and drainage assessments.
• Differentiate between rehabilitation technique selection and strategic formulation processes.
• Analyze and interpret life-cycle cost analysis to evaluate and compare rehabilitation strategies.
• Understand the principles of Soil Factor and R-value thickness design methods.
• Gain practical familiarity with MnPAVE software for thickness design, supported by hands-on exercises.
• Evaluate subgrade conditions and apply best practices for enhancement and material specification.
• Recognize how construction practices impact long-term pavement performance and sustainability.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Who Should Attend?

Our training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in pavement design, evaluation, and rehabilitation, including:

• Pavement Engineers
• Road and Highway Design Engineers
• Engineering Consultants
• Contractor Superintendents
• Civil Engineering Technicians and Technologists
• Transportation and Infrastructure Project Managers
• Construction Inspectors
• Municipal and State Public Works Engineers

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Pavement Systems and Project-Level Data Collection

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Definitions and classification of pavement types
• Overview of flexible, rigid, and composite pavement systems
• Methodologies for roadway section definition and pavement inventory
• Traffic data collection and analysis
• Surface distress survey techniques
• Non-destructive deflection testing methods
• Materials sampling and laboratory testing procedures
• Measurement of profile, roughness, and surface friction
• Drainage condition assessments and other NDT tools

Module 2: Project-Level Pavement Evaluation Techniques

• Detailed distress evaluation and classification
• Structural performance evaluation using deflection and load-response data
• Functional evaluation including roughness and friction characteristics
• Drainage system functionality and impact on pavement performance
• Identification and delineation of uniform pavement sections

Module 3: Selection of Pavement Rehabilitation Techniques

• Overview of pavement rehabilitation options
•   Structural repair and overlay techniques for flexible and rigid pavements
• Function-driven rehabilitation strategies
• Distress-specific and drainage-oriented treatment techniques
• Decision-making tools and selection criteria

Module 4: Formulation of Rehabilitation Strategies

• Integration of various rehabilitation treatments into feasible strategies
• Strategy development for asphalt pavements, concrete pavements, and composite overlays
• Performance prediction modeling and service life estimation
• Selection of appropriate materials for rehabilitation works
• Key factors influencing rehabilitation effectiveness and longevity

Module 5: Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Economic Evaluation

• Fundamentals of life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
• Consideration of monetary and non-monetary factors in strategy selection
• Determination of agency and user costs, residual values
• Selection of analysis period and discount rates
• Comparative evaluation using economic indicators
• Sensitivity analysis and decision support tools for optimal strategy selection

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.