Highway Construction Course

Dates - 22nd - 26th April, 2024

Duration - 5 days

Venue - Bangalore, India

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About the Course

About the Course

Are you a junior engineer seeking to enhance your expertise in highway engineering and construction? Look no further! Our meticulously crafted training program offers a transformative learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your field.

Why Choose Our Course?

Why Choose Our Course?

01

Comprehensive Curriculum:

Our course covers a wide array of topics essential to highway engineering, ranging from geometric design and pavement materials characterization to modern construction techniques and maintenance strategies. You'll gain a holistic understanding of the intricacies involved in building and maintaining resilient road infrastructure.

02

Expert Guidance

Learn from seasoned professionals and subject matter experts who bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom. Benefit from their insights, practical advice, and best practices honed over years of industry experience.

03

Hands-On Learning

Dive deep into practical exercises, site visits, and laboratory demonstrations that reinforce theoretical concepts and foster experiential learning. Gain valuable hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and testing methodologies used in the field.

04

Career Advancement

By completing our course, you'll position yourself as a valuable asset in the engineering industry. Whether you're aiming for career progression, seeking to broaden your skill set, or aspiring to tackle complex infrastructure projects, our course will provide you with the tools and expertise needed to succeed.

05

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow professionals, industry experts, and like-minded peers through interactive panel discussions, group activities, and networking events. Build lasting relationships and expand your professional network within the engineering community.

06

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow professionals, industry experts, and like-minded peers through interactive panel discussions, group activities, and networking events. Build lasting relationships and expand your professional network within the engineering community.

Don't Miss Out on This Opportunity!

Invest in your professional development and embark on a journey of growth and success with our comprehensive training program. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, our course is tailored to meet your needs and aspirations.

Enrol today and take the first step towards unlocking your full potential as a skilled and proficient engineer in the dynamic field of highway engineering and construction.

Join us and pave the way for a brighter future in engineering!

Exploring the Course

A Detailed Look at Covered Topics

Details of Topics covered in the 5 Day Training Program for Junior Engineers

Geometric Components and Highway Drainage:

  • Discussion on the design of geometric elements adhering to safety and efficiency standards while minimizing environmental impact and cost.
  • Topics include sight distance, horizontal and vertical alignment, super elevation, and surface/subsurface drainage systems.

Pavement Material Characterization and Construction:

  • Examination of construction materials such as soil, aggregates, asphalt, cement, and concrete, emphasizing quality standards and sustainability.
  • Overview of flexible and composite pavement design and construction, including alternative materials for road construction.

Design and Construction of Rigid Pavements and Special Pavements:

  • Detailed insight into rigid pavement design and construction procedures.
  • Construction processes of special pavements like Interlocking Concrete Block Pavements (ICBP) and Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP).

Modern Equipment for Paving and Compaction:

  • Exploration of various pavers and rollers used in road construction and their applications.
  • Introduction to different types of compaction equipment and their roles in achieving pavement quality.

Dos and Don'ts in Highway Construction:

  • Comprehensive guidance covering planning, design, material quality, safety measures, environmental considerations, and traffic management.
  • Emphasis on avoiding shortcuts, neglecting drainage, and adhering to regulations for sustainable construction practices.

Pavement Maintenance, Management, and Site Visits:

  • Introduction to pavement maintenance techniques, evaluation methods, and strengthening strategies for existing pavements.
  • Site visits to observe construction challenges and learn practical solutions.

Road Development Projects and Detailed Project Reports (DPR):

  • In-depth discussion on DPR contents including feasibility studies, engineering surveys, financial estimates, and environmental aspects.

Pavement Distresses, Premature Failures, and Repair Techniques:

  • Analysis of common pavement distresses, their causes, and treatment measures with case studies.
  • Focus on repair and rehabilitation techniques including polyurethane resin injection and diamond grinding.

Challenges in Slip Form Paving and Landslide Prevention Techniques:

  • Examination of issues related to concrete segregation and alignment with slip form pavers.
  • Study of landslide causes and prevention techniques including drainage systems and slope stabilization.

Demonstration of Laboratory Testing and Panel Discussions:

  • Hands-on experience with non-destructive tests on concrete and pavement evaluation methods.
  • Interactive panel discussions led by subject experts addressing field challenges and technical queries raised by participants.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

FOR JUNIOR ENGINEERS OF CONTRACTORS

Schedule Overview: 5-Day Training Program for Junior Engineers

Time Topic Speaker
9.30 am -10.00 am Inaugural Session
10.00 am - 11.30 am Geometric Components and Drainage of Highways Dr K M Mallesha, Consultancy – Head, RASTA, Center for Road Technology, Bangalore
11.30 am -11.45 am Tea Break
11.45 am - 1.15 pm Pavement Material Characterization Dr Jaya R.S, Associate Professor, RASTA, Bangalore
1.15 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Design overview of Flexible and composite pavements and construction of Subgrade and Granular layers Dr G Kavitha, Associate Professor & Head, RASTA, Bangalore
3.30 pm - 3.45 pm Tea Break
3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Design overview of Rigid pavements and Construction of Concrete Pavements and white topping Sri. T R Lokesh, Infra Support Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Time Topic Speaker
10.00 am - 11.30 am Construction of special pavements viz., ICBP, CRCP, Panelled concrete Dr V Ramachandra, Technical Advisor – Ultratech, Professor – RASTA, Bangalore
11.30 am -11.45 am Tea Break
11.45 am - 1.15 pm Modern Equipment for Paving and compaction Speaker from Volvo Construction Equipment, Bangalore
1.15 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Dos and Don’ts’s in Highway Construction Dr K M Mallesha, Consultancy – Head, RASTA, Center for Road Technology, Bangalor
3.30 pm - 3.45 pm Tea Break
3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Pavement Maintenance & Management measures Sri Rathnakar Reddy M.D, M/s Infra Support Pvt Ltd Bangalore
Time Topic Speaker
10.00 am - 5.00 pm Visit to construction site RASTA inhouse
Time Topic Speaker
10.00 am - 11.30 am Road Development Projects & Detailed Project report Capt Doddihal C.E (Retd.) National Highways General Manager (Tech) KUIDFC Bengaluru
11.30 am -11.45 am Tea Break
11.45 am - 1.15 pm Pavement Distresses & Premature failures – Causes & Treatment measures – Case studies Dr A. Veeraragavan Prof. (Retd.) IIT Madras and Technical Advisor – RASTA, Bangalore
1.15 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Ground Improvement Techniques and Stabilization and Use of Geo Synthetics in Road Construction Mrs Minimol Korulla, Head -Strategic Projects & Initiatives (ISEAP), Maccaferri
3.30 pm - 3.45 pm Tea Break
3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Slip form paving- issues and concerns Sanjay Bajaj Vice President Of Business Development · Wirtgen India Private Limited
Time Topic Speaker
10.00 am - 11.30 am Repair and rehabilitation of cracked concrete pavements – Case Studies Er. Nagesh Puttaswamy, Former Zonal Head Ultratech Independent consultant
11.30 am -11.45 am Tea Break
11.45 am - 1.15 pm Case studies on: concrete pavement construction at Shiradighat and other critical locations Mr Jwalendra Kumar, Retd EE, KPWD
1.15 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Landslide Problems in Hill Roads – Causes and Prevention Techniques, Road Pavement Design in Snow bound Area - case Study Sri U K Guruvittal Chief Scientist (Retd.), CRRI, New Delhi
3.30 pm - 3.45 pm Tea Break
3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Demonstration and Familiarization of Laboratory Testing like NDT tests on concrete and field-testing equipment like, FWD tests RASTA inhouse
5.15 pm – 5.45 pm Panel Discussions
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