RedVector RV-4002

Asphalt Pavement - Design Basics

Asphalt Pavement - Design Basics

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-4002

SME: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

This course will be discontinued on 02/06/2024

Asphalt pavement is used for many applications, including roadways, parking lots, bicycle paths and recreation facilities such as tennis courts and golf cart paths. This 2-hour online course covers some of the basic design considerations for proper structural design of pavements. The text of the course is taken from a guide prepared by the Maryland Asphalt Association.

There will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end of this course.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
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
Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE Photo
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