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A CT Road Scholar Program ELECTIVE Workshop

Course Description:

Paving is a key operation in every Public Works Department. Whether you are doing your own paving or contracting it out, it is imperative that the job gets done right. This class focuses on best practices in pavement maintenance operations and inspection techniques. Instructors will provide details on getting the most out of every project, and participants will walk away with tips for ensuring that you get the best possible product.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand why proper inspection is important.

• Discuss general pavement inspection practices for each stage of the process.

• Describe the state of the practice for common pavement repairs.

Who Should Attend:

• Directors of Public Works
• Highway Superintendents
• Road Foremen
• Crew Leaders
• Construction Inspectors

Instructor:

Alex Bernier is the Program Director at the Connecticut Advanced Pavement Lab at the University of Connecticut. A former UConn student himself, before returning to the lab, Alex spent time as a consulting engineer for airports. He dealt with pavement design and construction at airports across North America from Canada to the Caribbean including runway 13L-31R at JFK Airport. At the CAP Lab, Alex’s work is focused on improving Statewide Pavement Management systems, pushing the envelope of project-level forensic analysis with Ground Penetrating RADAR, and pavement mixture performance testing.

Registration:

• Please email any questions to Bethe Greene at bethany.greene@uconn.edu
• Cost: (Includes lunch and course materials)
  - $100 - State and Municipal participants
  - $200 - Private-sector participants
• Cancellation/Refund Policy: The registration fee is refundable if notice of cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the start of the program. Registrants who are unable to attend and do not cancel in advance are subject to the registration fee. Substitutions may be made at anytime. Please notify us of changes.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Bethe Greene at bethany.greene@uconn.edu.
• Video/Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed/filmed.