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.

Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
(Lexington North)
2100 Hackney Place, Lexington, KY 40511
859.977.5870
www.marriott.com/lexnw

The $89 rate (plus 13.42% tax) includes breakfast, internet, mini-fridge, parking, local and toll free calls, and a 24-hour business center where you can use their computers for emails or to print your boarding pass.  The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.  There is also a market to purchase snacks and toiletries.  When calling for reservations, ask for the “Asphalt Institute Room Block.”  Reservations need to be made at least one month before the advertised class start date in order for this advertised rate to be guaranteed.  Rates pertain only to classes in this brochure.  If you cannot make it, you need to cancel your hotel reservation by 6:00 p.m. the day of arrival to avoid being charged for one night's room and tax.  Visit the hotels web site for directions, pictures, local attractions and a restaurant list.

Directions from Airport to hotel & Hotel to Asphalt Institute

Download the Asphalt Academy Catalog (coming soon) with mail or fax in registration and seminar details.

Sample Course Agenda (PDF 295 kb)

Register online for the November 15-18, 2010 class
Register online for the January 17-20, 2011 class
Register online for the February 7-10, 2011 class
Register online for the March 7-10, 2011 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