This course is designed to enhance the skills of professionals involved in road maintenance and operations. It focuses on equipping them with advanced techniques and strategies for maintaining road infrastructure efficiently, ensuring road safety, and optimizing operational performance.
Participants will delve into the latest methods and technologies in road maintenance and operations management. The course covers topics such as preventive maintenance, emergency response strategies, asset management, and sustainability practices in road operations.
Target Group
Target Group:
Road Maintenance Managers
Highway Operations Specialists
Civil Engineers involved in Road Projects
Public Works Officials
Infrastructure Safety Officers
Goals
Understand the fundamentals of road design and construction as they relate to maintenance and operations.
Apply best practices in routine and preventive road maintenance.
Implement effective traffic management strategies during road works.
Utilize modern technologies and equipment for road maintenance and monitoring.
Develop sustainability practices in road operations to minimize environmental impact.
Target Competencies
Road Maintenance Engineering: Knowledge of techniques for maintaining pavement, signage, and roadside facilities.
Traffic Management: Skills in managing road use to minimize disruptions and maximize safety during maintenance.
Asset Management: Ability to track and optimize the lifespan of road infrastructure assets.
Technological Proficiency: Using advanced tools and technologies for diagnostic and repair work.
Environmental Stewardship: Implementing eco-friendly practices in road operations and maintenance.
Outlines
Introduction to Road Infrastructure Management
Overview of Road Construction and Design Principles
Key Components of Road Systems and Their Maintenance Needs
Understanding the Life Cycle of Road Assets
Regulatory and Safety Standards for Road Operations
Discussion: Global Trends in Road Maintenance
Routine and Preventive Maintenance Strategies
Planning and Scheduling Preventive Maintenance
Techniques for Pavement Management and Repair
Maintenance of Roadside and Ancillary Facilities
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Maintenance Strategies
Workshop: Developing a Maintenance Plan for Urban Roads
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