If you are responsible for asphalt testing, materials approval, specification and quality control, this course is for you. Learn the test procedures, calculations and criteria involved with grading asphalt binders in the Performance-Graded (PG) asphalt binder specification (AASHTO M320). Develop and hone your skills during 20 hours of intensive hands-on labs including sample preparation and testing using the rotational viscometer, COC flashpoint tester, dynamic shear and bending beam rheometers, direct tension tester and “PG plus” tests. Evaluate your knowledge with the review exam during the last half day. Leave this course with the ability to perform your job with newfound confidence and valuable insight into your future NBTC certification.

Who Should Attend

Asphalt technologists, engineers, consultants, scientists, and technicians responsible for asphalt testing, materials approval, specification and quality control for pavements. Knowledge of the Superpave binder specification will also benefit local and state materials and federal agency personnel, contractors, and university educators.

Training Location

Asphalt Institute Headquarters and Research Center
2696 Research Park Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
859-288-4960

Class Schedule

Monday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (lunch provided)

Fees & Registration

The registration fee is $900 and must be received prior to the course date. The fee includes a practice exam, review, refreshments, lunches and a copy of AI's MS-25 Binder Manual.

Early registration is recommended as the class is limited to 6 students. Cancellation is subject to a 20% surcharge of total course fee and requires three weeks notice to avoid forfeiture of the balance paid. Substitutions are permitted.

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Download the Asphalt Academy Catalog (PDF 3.4 mb) with mail or fax in registration and seminar details.

Course Agenda (PDF 295 kb)

Register online for the March 1-4, 2010 class. CLASS FULL
Register online for the March 15-18, 2010 class.
Register online for the March 29-April 1, 2010 class.

For more information contact:
Katrina Walasinski
Meeting Planner & Event Manager, Asphalt Institute
Phone: (859) 288-4964
Fax: (859) 288-4999
Email: seminars@asphaltinstitute.org