Mix Design Technology Certification (21 PDHs) A 3.5 day course - $995 - Lexington, KY March 6-9, 2012 A 3 day course (Including Exam) - $995 - Providence, RI February 13-16, 2012

The Asphalt Institute Mix Design Certification is a state of the industry training and certification course. If you are seeking to satisfy the certification requirements of your local agency, AI encourages you to check with that governing body to be sure that the MDT certification satisfies their criteria.

Your asphalt mixture design is a crucial step to a high quality asphalt pavement. Improve your designs with a thorough understanding of material properties and mixture design. By expanding your knowledge you can maximize the performance of aggregate and asphalt materials with sophisticated construction practices.

Learn about asphalt and aggregate material selection and how each component affects mixture properties. Gain an understanding of HMA properties and the background facts necessary to make critical decision in the lab and on the construction project. Upgrade your skills with the Superpave mix design methods using the gyratory compactor, as well as the utilization of RAP in hot-mix asphalt. Other mix design methods such as Marshall utilize the same materials properties and volumetric principles taught in this class. SMA, OGFC and Warm Mix are also discussed in this course.

Classroom activities include aggregate selection and blending, volumetric calculations, and optimum mixture selection. You will experience hands-on laboratory activities and demonstration for aggregate testing, mixing compaction and sample specific gravity (G_mb and G_mm).

Software
This course will include a demonstration of the premier tool available for selecting the proper PG binder, LTPPBind. Also, the Asphalt Institute Mix Design Program (SW-2), will be demonstrated and made available at a reduced price for those attending the course. The program offers four modules that cover Trial Blending and Mixture Design analysis for both Superpave and Marshall mix design procedures.

Optional Certification Testing
The last day is reserved for an optional certification exam. The course participants' knowledge will be challenged with the exam typically taking from two to three hours on average. Several Specifying Agencies have accepted the Asphalt Institute Mix Design Technology Certification, either in whole or in part, as meeting the requirements for certification in their state. Prospective participants should verify the applicability of this certification with their local agency.

Who Should Attend
This course has been developed to meet the needs of those actively involved in mixture design, material specifications and field management of asphalt mixtures. State and local transportation agencies, consultants and contractors who are involved in HMA materials and design will benefit from this course.

Fees & Registration
The registration fee is $995 and includes the optional certification exam, lunches, refreshments and a copy of AI's MS-2 Mix Design and SP-2 Superpave Manuals and IS-210 Procedures to Improve the Precision of HMA Volumetric Calculations. Registration fees must be received prior to the course date.

Early registration is recommended as the class is limited to 30 students.

Transfer, Cancellation and Refund Policy
You may cancel without penalty up to three weeks prior. If you provide the Asphalt Institute with less than three weeks notice, or fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire seminar fee.
You may also send someone to take your place. We appreciate that this is an important investment for you and your company and would like to accommodate your needs the best we can.
Therefore, please call us at 859-288-4964.

Lexington Classes

Register Online for the March 6-9, 2012 class

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

Class Schedule
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Lunch provided)
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Asphalt Academy Certification Exam (Optional)

Hotel
Lexington Classes:
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 two weeks 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

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Sample Course Agenda (PDF 253 kb)