Pavement Design using the DMRB

Course Synopsis

The Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB) dictates how the majority of major highways are designed in the UK. Mandatory for Trunk Road schemes including motorways, it is also utilised by the majority of local and county authorities and highway design consultants for the design and maintenance of non-Trunk Roads.

Originally published in 1992, the DMRB has undergone continuous review and update to reflect best practice in the industry. It consists of 15 volumes of which Volume 7 "Pavement Design & Maintenance" is a particularly significant element of the suite.

Two of the key Standards used in pavement design in Volume 7 - HD 24 Traffic Assessment and HD 26 Pavement Design - having been completely revised, were republished in February 2006. The remaining key document, IAN 73 (draft HD 25) - Design Guidance for Road Pavement Foundations, was also wholly revised and republished in February 2006. This document has undergone further revision with the current edition being published in February 2009. In addition, an important Standard dealing with surface course properties (HD 36 Surfacing Materials for New and Maintenance Construction) was also revised with the latest version being published in November 2006.

This one day course focuses on these Standards and considers their content, impact and implementation in design, providing an effective introduction to pavement design using the DMRB. Supporting sessions consider key properties of asphalt surface courses. This course will deliver essential advice, knowledge and capability to those involved in pavement design.

The course is highly interactive and includes presentations, notes, tutorial exercises, case studies and delegate discussion to ensure effective learning outcomes.

The tutor is recognised as a leading authority on asphalts and pavement engineering. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and has edited and contributed to several important published texts addressing highway design construction and maintenance.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course the delegates should:

  • Have a broad understanding on the structure and scope of volume 7 of the DMRB
  • Appreciate the principles of pavement design and asphalt technology
  • Be confident in the assessment of traffic loading for design
  • Be familiar with the principles behind the design of pavement foundations
  • Be able to design pavements with reasonable confidence
  • Be aware of available surface courses, their behaviour and characteristics

This course is intended for

Civil, highway, pavement and transportation engineers involved in the design and construction of highway schemes.

Course Duration/Timings

1 day (6 hours) IPD/CPD

This course starts at 09:00 and finishes at 16:15 with refreshment breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, plus lunch.

Additonal Requirements

Delegates attending this course are requested to bring a calculator with them for worked examples.

Cost

This course costs £210+VAT per delegate.

Course Content

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