Students will learn how they can contribute to the production of a high-quality asphalt pavement by learning the inspector’s role and responsibilities at the various stages of the construction process. Students will develop an understanding of asphalt materials, production, placement and compaction operations, and material sampling and testing. This knowledge of the overall asphalt construction process will enable inspectors to do their job well.

Module 8: Quality Assurance
This module discusses the importance of quality assurance for constructing quality asphalt pavements. Students will learn what goes into a good quality control plan, from sampling of materials, to the parameters typically monitored, to lab and field testing, to data analysis of results.
Estimated Length before Exam: 120 mins