Mastering Bitumen for Better Roads
Learn about bitumen properties, applications, and innovations for improved road construction and industrial uses.
Learn about bitumen properties, applications, and innovations for improved road construction and industrial uses.
This comprehensive course on bitumen mastery provides in-depth knowledge of bitumen properties, applications, and innovations for road construction and other industrial uses. Designed for intermediate-level learners with some related experience, the course covers the entire spectrum of bitumen science and technology. Students will explore bitumen's origins, manufacturing processes, market dynamics, and various applications, with a focus on road construction. The curriculum delves into the constitution, structure, and characterization of bitumen, including advanced rheological concepts and testing methods. Participants will learn about bitumen modifications, emulsions, and their applications in road construction and roofing. The course also addresses crucial aspects of health, safety, and environmental concerns related to bitumen use. By featuring insights from 19 world-recognized experts, the course offers a broad perspective on current practices and future innovations in the field.
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What you'll learn
Understand the origins, manufacturing processes, and global market dynamics of bitumen
Learn about bitumen's chemical composition, structure, and rheological properties
Explore various testing methods and specifications used in bitumen characterization
Gain knowledge of bitumen modifications, including polymer-modified bitumens and emulsions
Understand the design principles and construction techniques for asphalt pavements
Learn about industrial applications of bitumen, such as roofing and waterproofing
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4.37 Hours PreRecorded video
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of bitumen science and technology, focusing on its applications in road construction and other innovative uses. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering bitumen fundamentals, characterization, modifications, and environmental concerns. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of bitumen's composition, properties, and behavior, as well as various testing methods and specifications used in the industry. The course emphasizes practical applications, including asphalt mix design, construction techniques, and emerging technologies for sustainable road development. By featuring insights from leading experts in academia and industry, the course offers a balanced perspective on current practices and future innovations in bitumen technology.
Bitumen market, generalities, the manufacture of bitumen, transport, uses of bitumen, main developments and alternatives
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Constitution, structure and characterization of bitumen - specifications-rheology
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Modifications of bitumen and applications (roads, roofing,…)
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality concerns regarding bitumen, and examples of research & innovation actions
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Director
Armel de La Bourdonnaye was appointed director of INSA Hauts-de-France on July 16, 2020. He will be the first director of this engineering school, a component establishment of the Polytechnic University Hauts-de-France, as of September 1, 2020.
Researcher
Clemence Queffelec is an academic researcher from Centre national de la recherche scientifique. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chemistry & Integrase. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 18 publications. Previous affiliations of Clemence Queffelec include Texas Christian University & Lille University of Science and Technology.
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