The main focus of this course is on the properties of materials used in highway construction. Teaching basic test procedures for asphalt binder, aggregates, cement and soil. Providing information on mixture design procedures for flexible and rigid pavements.

Asphalt binders and rheological properties. Aggregate properties. Asphalt mixture design and testing for flexible pavements, mixture design methodologies. Portland cement properties and admixtures. Portland cement concrete mixture design and testing for rigid pavements. Roller compacted concrete pavements. Statistical methods for material variability. Soil components and classification. Roadbed (subgrade) soils. Tests for strength and characterization. Soil stabilization and improvements. Base and subbase materials.