RedVector
RV-4002
Asphalt Pavement - Design Basics
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, you will understand:
- The basic criteria for determining the depth of asphalt pavement for local streets, parking lots, bicycle paths and tennis courts
- The purpose of a tack coat
- The importance of drainage for asphalt pavements
- The impact that subgrade soils have on pavement depth requirements
- The considerations involved in resurfacing existing pavements
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
State Licenses
DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
FL - Building Code Administrator (General - 0007951)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0007951)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0007951)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Examiner (General - 0007951)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Inspector (General - 0007951)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Contractor, Residential (General)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
WY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV329-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315