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Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)

Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.


Course Outline

Reclaimed asphalt pavement is a rather new and versatile process that will give the designer more options in his or her design of pavements or embankments. This course gives information on the gradation, shear strength, permeability and consolidation characteristics of RAP to name a few. The course materials are based solely on the website of the FHWA's Turner - Fairbank Highway Research Center and their RAP web page. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:

Intended Audience and Benefit

This course is intended for those wanting an understanding of the basics of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). This course is designed so that the intended audience will benefit immediately with the information to make intelligent decisions related to using RAP in their pavement designs.


Course Introduction

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) is pavement that has been removed and reprocessed. RAP consists of well-graded aggregates coated with asphalt. There are several different uses for RAP. This course will explain those uses and how they are used in roadway design as well as some very interesting geotechnical, and earth fill applications.

Course Content

The purpose of this course will be to provide information on applying knowledge of RAP to be a part of the engineering design. You will be directed to the website of the FHWA's Turner - Fairbank Highway Research Center and their RAP web page to study the different characteristics and uses for RAP.


The links to the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) course materials are as follows:

Material Description

Embankment of Fill

Granular Base

Asphalt Concrete (Hot Recycling)

Asphalt Concrete (Cold Recycling)

You need to open or download the above course documents to study the course.


Course Summary

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) could give the engineer the opportunities to make a structurally sound design with reclaimed and/or reprocessed resources. This recycling technique could make a more profitable project and indirectly profit environmentally in its use. Good engineering judgment is always paramount to any design. Utilizing good engineering judgment and the knowledge gained in this course will allow the engineer to design safe and efficient roadways.


Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/
http://www.tfhrc.gov/
http://www.aashto.com
http://www.ite.com


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.