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Roads and Bridges

Any inquiries regarding the above courses shall be referred to the respective officer as listed below:

ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
(JLA 3)

The propose of this course is to provide the participant with knowledge on Road Safety Auditing for existing and the road under construction.

Course Objective:

• To enhance awareness and knowledge in the aspect of Road Safety Audit in road construction works.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to “Road Safety Management”.

• "Road Safety Audit" - Stage 1.

• "Road Safety Audit" - Stage 2.

• "Road Safety Audit" - Stage 3.

• "Road Safety Audit" - Stage 5.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, practical, site visit, case study, group presentation.

Target Group:

Engineers and Assistant Technician.

Duration:

4 days.

ROAD MAINTENANCE
(JLC 4)

This course provides participants with knowledge and awareness in road maintenance works.

Course Objectives:

• To provide understanding towards role and responsibilities in road maintenance works.

• To perform inspection and provide report on road condition.

• To monitor maintenance works such as road re-surfacing works, earth works, drainage, and road furniture.

Course Contents:

• Role and responsibilities of technicians in road maintenance work.

• Departmental and contract methods of maintenance.

• Safety at work site.

• Pavement maintenance.

• Slopes and earth works maintenance.

• Culvert and drainage maintenance.

• Road furniture maintenance.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, practical, site visit, case study, group presentation.

Target Group:

Technician and site supervisor.

Duration:

5 days.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
(JLC 6)

Monitoring the quality of construction materials according to specification, and monitoring construction works are two important factors in road construction.

Course Objectives:

• To perform road construction works according to required specification.

• To supervise road construction works.

• Work quality control.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to work specification.

• Material quality control.

• Safety at work site.

• Earth works and slopes.

• Pavement.

• Culvert and drainage.

• Road furniture.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, practical, site visit, case study, group presentation

Target Group:

Technician, Site supervisor.

Duration:

5 days.

QUALITY CONTROL ON PAVEMENT WORK
(JLC 13)

Work quality control is important in pavement construction works. The quality of materials used in pavement works must be in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Course Objectives:

• To explain quality control in pavement works.

• To explain laboratory tests for pavement construction materials.

• To perform material tests.

Course Contents:

• Pavement quality control works.

• Introduction to laboratory tests.

• Aggregate, bitumen tests.

• Test results analysis.

Course Methodology:

Lectures and practical

Target Group:

Engineers and Assistant Technician.

Duration:

4 days.

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
(JLC 15)

Bridge maintenance is an important operation in preserving the construction and the facilities in order to allow it to function well.

Course Objectives:

• To explain the role and responsibilities of technician in bridge maintenance works.

• To perform bridge inspection and maintenance work.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to bridge.

• Bridge maintenance.

• Bridge inspection and report writing.

• Types of fault.

• Methods of bridge repair.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, practical and site visit.

Target Group:

Technician and Site Supervisor

Duration:

4 days.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION 2
(JLA 1)

Supervision of work is important in road construction. The work must be carried out in compliance with design, specification and drawing.

Course Objectives:

• Manage various quality control tests required for road construction materials.

• Supervise road construction work in accordance with the working drawing and standard work specifications.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to road specification and construction supervision manual.

• Materials, quality control and safety at worksite.

• Suitable and unsuitable materials.

• Aggregates, cement and steel.

• Inspection, testing and approval.

• Earthworks.

• Culvert and drainage.

• Pavement.

• Slope protection.

• Road furniture.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, Group discussions, Practical session, Site visit.

Target Group:

Civil Engineer, Technical Assistant.

Duration:

5 days.

ROAD MAINTENANCE
(JLA 2)

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with knowledge on planning and to program the maintenance works effectively.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the role and responsibilities of a road maintenance engineer.

• Assess available resources and review the know-how in the execution of the road maintenance works.

Course Contents:

• Role and responsibilities of road maintenance engineers.

• Road maintenance: criteria and performance.

• Maintenance of pavement.

• Maintenance of culverts.

• Maintenance of drainages.

• Maintenance of road furniture.

• Maintenance of slopes.

• Safety at worksite.

• Pavement recycling technology.

Course Methodology:

Lectures, Site visit, Case Study and Group Presentation

Target Group:

Civil Engineer, Technical Assistant (Civil).

Duration:

5 days.

PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION
(JLA 4)

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with knowledge on pavement materials, design and rehabilitation works.

Course Objectives:

• Explain types of pavements and structure.

• Evaluation of the properties and procedures of conventional and new bituminous pavement materials.

• Explain the conventional Marshall Mix design procedures.

• Explain the concept and application and procedures of the latest Asphalt Mix design methodology.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to road design and construction.

• Pavement design.

• Road construction equipment.

• Lab evaluation and demonstration.

• Pavement evaluation, maintenance and rehabilitation

• New technology in pavement engineering.

Course Methodology:

Lecture, Practical, Site visit, Case Study and Group Presentation

Target Group:

Civil Engineer, Technical Assistant (Civil).

Duration:

5 days.

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