Inspecting Asphalt Surface Treatments and Hot-Mix
| Dates: | June 11-12, 2025 |
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| Meets: | W and Th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Location: | UT Arlington TBA |
| Cost: | $845.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
INSPECTING ASPHALT SURFACE TREATMENTS AND HOT-MIX
Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements
Intro to Hot-Mix
- Learn Inspection techniques for Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Analyze Contract Documents pertaining to Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Develop and demonstrate basic mathematic skills for Inspecting Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Identify the aggregate types and grades used in Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Develop an understanding of the Asphalts, Oils, and Emulsions used in Surface Treatments and Hot-Mix Pavements.
- Learn the types and capabilities of Equipment used for Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Develop and demonstrate Inspection Documentation skills pertaining to Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Learn Measurement and Payment techniques used for Roadway Construction Projects.
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the rates of asphalt and aggregate used for Asphalt Surface Treatment operations.
- Learn basic Sampling and Testing methods used for Inspecting Asphalt Surface Treatments and Pavements.
- Gain experience and perspective about being in a work zone.
- Understand the environmental challenges on a roadway project.
- Learn about safety priorities.
- Attain a stronger understanding of construction material testing through observation of live testing procedures.
- Embrace the sights and sounds of the laboratory and observe their safety protocols.
Coordinated trip to local work zone and TxDOT laboratory.
NOTE: PPE is required!
Please bring your own hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and wear closed toe shoes.
Return to the Main Workshop Page: https://web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp1?&Mode=GROUP&Group=pwiari
- Gain experience and perspective about being in a work zone.
| Fee: | $845.00 |
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| Hours: | 16.00 |
UT Arlington TBA
Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWF)
140 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, Texas 76019
Main: (866) 906-9190
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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.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 06/11/2025 | Wednesday | 8 AM to 5 PM | UT Arlington TBA |
| 06/12/2025 | Thursday | 8 AM to 5 PM | UT Arlington TBA |
