Smoothness Measures and Specification Challenges

There’s still time to register for our Meganar on construction staging and traffic management (ACPA Meganar 3-2011). To register online, please click here. For  registration assistance, please contact Debbie Becker at 847.423.8710. (Government employees: You must call or email to receive the special rate.)

DATE & TIME

Thursday, May 12

1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) | Noon to 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 10 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)
(This is a 3-hour module. ACPA encourages participants to allow 30 minutes extra for questions and administrative details.)

CAPSTONE DESCRIPTION

This Meganar will focus on the topic of concrete pavement smoothness, one of the most challenging issues facing agencies and contractors alike.

The course will cover smoothness measurement, and is intended to provide basic definitions; an overview of smoothness measurement equipment and instruments; current and emerging technologies; and information about incentives, specs, and measurement tips and techniques.

Note:  Be sure to check the course description for Meganar 4, the companion module for this program. Meganar 4,  “Smoothness Measures and Specification Challenges – Part II ” will deal with smoothness measurement tips and techniques.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

Agencies, construction managers, superintendents, foremen, QC/QA managers, estimators, consultants, personnel responsible for pavement smoothness testing, and others with an interest pavement smoothness testing.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

• Larry Scofield, P.E., Director of Pavement Innovation, American Concrete Pavement Association, Mesa, Ariz.

• Dennis Scott, President, Surface Smoothness & Instruments, LLC (SSI), Mill Valley, Calif.