Inspecting Soils, Flex Base, and Subgrades
| Dates: | September 22, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Tu from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Cost: | $495.00 |
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ARI 482
Inspecting Soils, Flex Base, and Subgrades
8 Hours | $495Contract Price: $4,830
Course Description:
Foundational knowledge for evaluating ground material preparation to ensure long lasting pavement performance. Participants will gain insights into soil classification, base material selection, and treatment techniques critical to structural integrity.
- Soils / Flexible Bases and Subgrade Treatments
- Learn Inspection techniques for Embankment, Flexible Base, and Subgrade Treatments construction.
- Analyze Contract Documents pertaining to Embankment. Flexible Base and Subgrade Treatments.
- Distinguish types of soils and aggregates used in roadway construction.
- Identify typical materials used in subgrade treatments.
- Develop and demonstrate common sampling and testing methods used for Inspection of soils, aggregates and treatment materials.
- Develop and demonstrate Inspection documentation techniques.
- Learn the types and capabilities and uses of equipment used in Embankment, Flexible Base, and Subgrade construction.
- Learn Measurement and Payment techniques used for roadway construction projects.
Course Content Includes:
Scheduling a Contract Class:
UTA offers the option to contract with organizations to deliver courses on-site and at a time that suits their schedule.
For additional information or scheduling, contact our team at 866-906-9190 or pwi@uta.edu.
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| Fee: | $495.00 |
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| Hours: | 8.00 |
Brett Bennett
Brett Bennett spent 26 years with the Texas Department of Transportation, serving as a construction inspector, and another 6 years as both the instructor and designer of the Inspector Development Program. After retirement, he chose to continue his mission to educate and prepare the next generation of inspectors with the University of Texas at Arlington's, Extension and Extended Campus.
With expert knowledge of highway construction inspection procedures, Brett has extensive experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations. His in-depth understanding of the role of the road inspector has led to the development of workshops that offer valuable opportunities for those in or entering the field.
