Have your roads fallen victim to the ghoulish grip of pavement distresses like a bad sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street? In this 🎃Halloween-themed🎃 webinar, we’ll dive into the spooky world of pavement distresses, exploring the cracks, potholes, and ruts that haunt roadways everywhere.
From identifying the creepy causes behind these distresses to learning how to treat them before they become a full-on horror show, this course will provide the tools you need to keep roads performing their best. We’ll also shed some light on how pavement preservation techniques—such as top of the curve treatments to microsurfacing and crack sealing—can exorcise these distressing problems before they get worse, improving the long-term performance and extending the life of your pavement.
And for those folks who have zombie roads already fit for the morgue, we’ll explore in-place recycling strategies sure to bring them back from the dead. Whether you’re an engineer, Public Works Director, contractor, or asset manager, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding pavement preservation on your roads. After this course, you’ll leave equipped with the tricks and treats to fend off any pavement frights lurking beneath the surface. Sweet dreams!
This recorded webinar is brought to you by the Florida Pavement Preservation Council (FPPC) in concert with the Florida LTAP Center. FPPC is a non-profit organization organized in 2010 under the National Center for Pavement Preservation at Michigan State University. FPPC’s purpose is to support Pavement Preservation and asset management education and outreach to local agencies across Florida.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and classify common types of pavement distresses such as cracking, rutting, potholes, and surface wear, and understand the implications of each on road safety and longevity.
- Understand the underlying causes of pavement deterioration, including traffic loads, environmental factors, and material deficiencies, and how to assess the severity of these issues.
- Develop effective preservation and repair strategies to address pavement distresses, from preventative maintenance to advanced repair techniques, ensuring cost-effective and long-lasting solutions.
Instructor Bio
Chris Evers is the Executive Coordinator from the Florida Pavement Preservation Council in addition to his role with Pavement Technology Inc., a company he joined in 2012. Chris was instrumental in the founding of the Florida Pavement Preservation Council in 2010. Chris has over 26 years of experience in the heavy highway construction industry. Chris has been involved in all facets of heavy highway educational efforts. He is the Past President of the American Public Works Association Florida Chapter. His involvement in the Florida Chapter has spanned a multitude of Committee Chairs, Task Forces and Officer Positions. In 2012 he founded the Public Works Director Roundtable and he also moderates the International PWD Roundtable at PWX. He has been an active speaker for APWA, FACERS, ASCE, ASHE, ARRA, Florida T2 Center, and the Florida Airports Council. Chris was recently honored by APWA as a Top Ten Award recipient for 2023. A faithful disciple of Pavement Preservation, he will be our moderator today.
RECORDING
To earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a Certificate of Completion for each recorded webinar, you must view the entire webinar. After viewing, please fill out the web form at the link below to request your certificate. The Florida LTAP Center will follow-up within 2-3 weeks.
This webinar will award 1.5 PDHs.
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Scary Pavement Distresses: Identifying the Nightmares on your Streets and How to Trick or Treat Them