Course
Basic course in asphalt paving
Asphalt is an important and widely used pavement for roads. Its quality and durability originate from the raw material to insight into processing and application. In other words, from the producer to the designer.
Therefore, this basic course focuses on the practical knowledge of raw materials, production and processing of asphalt and the relationship between the different steps in the asphalt process. In this way you will gain an understanding of the material "asphalt" and how to correctly select the different types of asphalt. You will learn the basic properties of asphalt, how asphalt is produced, what applications exist and which aspects require special attention.
The course focuses on the situation in Flanders. Therefore, each phase is tested against the specifications in Standard Specifications 250.
During each module, taught by industry experts, there is plenty of time for questions. Interaction, such as one's own experience, makes the course engaging for each participant. A visit to an asphalt plant and a job site complement this course to get a hands-on experience as well.
What can you expect from this course?
Program
Program subject to change.
Day 1
- Introduction + presentation research group SuPAR
- Introduction to asphalt road construction
Concepts: traffic, traffic load, road construction (vertical, horizontal), asphalt, bitumen, road requirements (structural and comfort) - Introduction to Standard Specification SB250 v.5.0
- Mixture structure and raw materials (aggregate-filler-bitumen-mastic)
Day 2
- Asphalt types in the standard specifications SB250 v.5.0
- Preliminary study of asphalt mixtures
- Tour of the lab
- Production control in asphalt mixtures
Day 3
- Production of asphalt and recycling asphalt
- Excursion: visit asphalt plant + process asphalt granulate + view asphalt spreader/roller
Day 4
- Transportation and processing of asphalt, control of asphalt during and after implementation
- Site visit in the neighborhood
Day 5
- Damage to asphalt pavements
- Repairs
- Special applications, vision of sustainability, and closing moment
Upon completion of the course
- you are familiar with the basic concepts of asphalt, its production, processing and its uses
- Are aware of the different asphalt types and innovations in the asphalt industry
- You have sufficient knowledge to expertly address your asphalt interlocutors
- you will have sufficient foundation for the advanced course in asphalt paving.
Additional information
The basic course is aimed at novice engineers, technicians, site managers and researchers who have little or no knowledge of asphalt and its applications.
Organization
The course is organized by the University of Antwerp, Engineering Research Group Road Construction(SuPAR).
Academic coordinator: Prof. Wim Van den bergh
Speakers
Date
Five days of classes from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Monday, September 14, 2026
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Monday, September 21, 2026
Interested in new dates for this course? Submit your details via the interest form and we will contact you we will contact you as soon as new dates for this course are known.
Location
University of Antwerp
Campus Groenenborger, Building Z
Campus Groenenborger is easily accessible with various transportation options.
Price
- €1,500.00 (VAT exempt)
This price includes course materials, coffee and lunches.
If you register with several people within the same company, you will enjoy a 15% discount on the registration fee from the second participant onwards (subject to joint invoicing). Please contact us for this at engineersoftomorrow@uantwerpen.be.
This training is eligible for the SME portfolio. More info via www.kmo-portefeuille.be and in the confirmation email after registration.
After registering for this course, our cancellation policy apply.
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