PAVEMENT MATERIALS PAVEMENT MATERIALS ENGINEERINGENGINEERING

(CE-862) (CE-862)

Fall Semester 2016 

Dr. Arshad Hussainarshad_nit@yahoo.com , Office Room#111, Tel:

05190854163, Cell: 03419756251

National Institute of Transportation (NIT)

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SCEE)

National University of Science and Technology (NUST)

NUST Campus, Sector H-12, Islamabad

Conduct of the courseConduct of the courseCourse format and philosophyCourse outcomes and objectivesCourse Description/ Topics Covered.Examinations/AssignmentsGrading PolicyText and reference books

SyllabusSyllabusIntroduction

◦Pavements and performance◦Specifications

Roadbed Soils◦Types and value as foundation◦Strength – moisture – density

considerations◦Subgrade design

Syllabus Syllabus (Cont..)(Cont..)Base and Sub base Materials

◦ Soil aggregate mixtures◦ Treated bases◦ Design parameters, Tests and

SpecificationsPaving Materials

◦ Asphalt Cement and Portland Cement◦ Asphalt Cement Concrete◦ Portland Cement Concrete◦ Design parameters, Tests and

Specifications

Syllabus Syllabus (Cont..)(Cont..)Paving Mixtures

◦Performance Characteristics◦Marshall and PCA Mix Design◦Introduction to Superpave Mix

DesignPracticals

Text/Reference booksText/Reference books1. Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and

Construction, National Center for Asphalt Technology, Auburn University, 2nd Edition, 1996.

2. Principles of Pavement Design, 2nd Edn by E.J. Yoder & M.W. Witczak (Chapter 7 to 13)

3. An introduction to Geotechnical Engineering by Robert D. Holtz & William D. Kovacs (Chapter 1 to 7)

4. Principles of construction of Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements, Asphalt Institute, Manual Series No.22

5. Superpave, Asphalt Institute, Superpave Series No. 26. Highway Materials, Soils and Concretes by Harold Atkins7. Asphalt handbook, Asphalt Institute, Manual Series No.48. Soil Manual, Asphalt Institute, Manual Series No.4 9. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures by Steve H.

Kosmatka and William C. Panarese10. ASTM11. Internet

GradingGrading4-5 x Quiz15%Assignments/ Labs 15%2 x One hour tests 30%End Semester Exam 40%

QUIZQUIZNo advance information. MCQs, Fill in blanks and short

questions.10-15 minutes duration.Pertaining to day’s or the previous

day’s lectures/ practicals conducted.Key for better scoring; remain

physically and mentally present in class/ labs

Assignments/ LabsAssignments/ LabsThree Home Assignments (5%)

◦ Timely submission. Late will be penalized 20% for each day delay.

◦ Don't pend till last day; there may be an emergency.

Labs (10%)◦ Lab reports◦ Attendance◦ Suitable timings, class should decide

Assignments/Lab ReportsAssignments/Lab ReportsThese standards should be

followed:◦A-4 size white paper ◦Font size 12◦Font type Times new Roman◦Top and bottom margin 1.0”◦Right and left 1.25”◦Hard Copy in class by due date and

time.

One Hour TestsOne Hour TestsIn 7th and 13th week.Not open book.Not a memory test but a test of

understanding the subject.Pattern mainly consisting of short questions

and numerical with one odd typical long question.

End Semester ExamEnd Semester ExamThree hours duration.Not open book. A comprehensive exam covering

whole syllabus.

PracticalsPracticals1. Grain size analysis of aggregates.2. Consistency Limits and indices3. Crushing value test of aggregates.4. Abrasion value test of aggregates.5. Impact value test of aggregates.6. Shape test of aggregates.7. CBR test8. Specific gravity & absorption9. Shape test10. Penetration test11. Viscosity test

Practicals Practicals (Cont..)(Cont..)12. Flash & Fire point13. Softening point14. Ductility test15. Marshall stability & flow16. Dynamic Shear Rheometer17. Bending Beam Rheometer18. Rotational Viscometer19. Simple Performance Test20. Resilient Modulus Test

(Go through ASTM and know ASTM for the practicals)

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