This course describes techniques for handwork needed in placing hot mix asphalt. It includes coverage of circumstances that require handwork, essential tools, and best practices to maintain consistency between handwork and HMA placed by machine.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - Describe how handwork contributes to a quality pavement
- Identify paving areas where handwork is needed
- Use handwork tools properly
- Discuss techniques for maintaining quality of handworked material
- Apply best practices in handwork during the paving process
Topics: - Overview
- The Role of Handwork
- Safety Issues in Handwork
- When Handwork is Needed
- Handwork Tools
- Shovel
- Rake
- Lute
- Compaction Tools
- Placement of HMA using Handwork
- Obtaining the Material
- Uniformity and Smoothness
- Compaction
- Bumping a Joint
- Feathering
- Summary
| | Course Type: |  Guided |
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| Duration: | 30 minute(s) |
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| Assessment: | 10 question quiz |
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| Access for: | 1 Year(s) |
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| Prerequisites: | n/a |
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| PDHs: | 0.5 Credit(s)  |
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| CPDs: | 0.5 Point(s) |
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