Distress Identification for the Long-Term Pavement Performance
COURSE NO: C04-308I
PDH CREDIT: 4
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
PRICE: $136 (Save on this price with Pre-Pay-PDH Discounts!)
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Course Highlights
This online engineering PDH interactive presentation provides a comprehensive overview of pavement surface distress identification as part of the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program.
The presentation focuses on the standardized methods used to evaluate pavement conditions and collect data critical for modeling performance, planning maintenance, and improving roadway design nationwide.
Furthermore, the presentation introduces the role of the LTPP program and explains the importance of accurate and consistent distress identification across diverse pavement types. Participants will explore common distresses observed in asphalt concrete (ACP) and Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements, including cracking, rutting, faulting, shoving, patching, and surface deformation. It highlights the procedures described in the Distress Identification Manual (FHWA-HRT-13-092) and compares manual and automated survey methods, emphasizing quality assurance, data consistency, and updated image-based collection techniques.
This 4 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for civil engineers, transportation agencies, pavement inspectors, and infrastructure professionals involved in road condition evaluation, data collection, and pavement performance research.
The presentation focuses on the standardized methods used to evaluate pavement conditions and collect data critical for modeling performance, planning maintenance, and improving roadway design nationwide.
Furthermore, the presentation introduces the role of the LTPP program and explains the importance of accurate and consistent distress identification across diverse pavement types. Participants will explore common distresses observed in asphalt concrete (ACP) and Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements, including cracking, rutting, faulting, shoving, patching, and surface deformation. It highlights the procedures described in the Distress Identification Manual (FHWA-HRT-13-092) and compares manual and automated survey methods, emphasizing quality assurance, data consistency, and updated image-based collection techniques.
This 4 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for civil engineers, transportation agencies, pavement inspectors, and infrastructure professionals involved in road condition evaluation, data collection, and pavement performance research.
Learning Objectives
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To discuss the role of distress identification in supporting the goals of the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program.
- To understand how accurate and consistent distress data contributes to pavement performance modeling, maintenance planning, and national research.
- To explore the different types of pavement distresses (e.g., cracking, rutting, faulting) and how they are classified and recorded in the LTPP program.
- To familiarize with the procedures, equipment, and quality assurance protocols used for manual and automated distress data collection.
- To learn about updates in distress identification manuals, data processing improvements, and the shift toward image-based and semi-automated systems.
- To gain insights into challenges and lessons learned in implementing uniform distress identification across diverse pavement types, climates, and traffic conditions.
Course Document
For this course, you will need to go through the interactive presentation "Distress Identification for the Long-Term Pavement Performance". To access the presentation, you will need to log in or register and purchase the course. Following the course purchase, please click on the link provided in your account to view the presentation. The duration of this presentation is approximately 82 minutes.
Course Quiz
Once you finish watching the PDH interactive presentation, you will be redirected to your account to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on this interactive presentation.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.
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