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INSL7671Distress mechanisms in asphalt pavements3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Erol İSKENDER
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of the course is to explain the types of distress that occur in asphalt pavements and their repair methods.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : know the types of distress that occur in asphalt pavements.1,3,5
PO - 2 : know the repair methods according to the type of distress.1,3,5
PO - 3 : know the necessary maintenance work.1,3,5
PO - 4 : gain the ability to follow new technology and the relevant standards.1,3,5
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Asphalt Pavement Structure-Pavement Design Theories and Behaviour of Asphalt Pavement-Layers and Properties of Asphalt Pavement-Drainage Properties of Pavements-Asphalt Pavement Distress: Definition of Causes- Preventative Maintenance Concept-Tools and Technology for Implementation of the Preventative Maintenance- Main Preventative Maintenance Types-Sealing Cracks- Seal Coats: Sullry Seal, Fog Seal - - Thin hot Mixtures -International Examples of Preventative Maintenance Program-Conclusions and Future Perspective
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Description of Asphalt Pavements - Pavement Design Theories
 Week 2Layers and Properties of Asphalt Pavement
 Week 3Asphalt Pavement Distresses: Definition of Causes
 Week 4Preventative Maintenance Concept
 Week 5Tools and Technology for Implementation of the Preventative Maintenance Drainage Properties of Pavements
 Week 6Rutting mechanisms and repair methods
 Week 7Rutting mechanisms and repair methods
 Week 8Cracking mechanisms and repair methods
 Week 9A written midterm exam
 Week 10Cracking mechanisms and repair methods
 Week 11Water damage mechanisms and reparing methods
 Week 12Water damage mechanisms and reparing methods
 Week 13Aging mechanisms
 Week 14Aging mechanisms
 Week 15International Examples of Preventative Maintenance Program
 Week 16A written end-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Öğretim elemanı ders notları
 
Recommended Reading
1Lijun Sun, 2016. Structural Behavior of Asphalt Pavements, Elsevier, ISBN: 9780128499085,
2Asphalt Institute, 2009. Asphalt in pavement preservation and maintenance, fourth edition, 2009.
3Pearson, Derek, 2012. Deterioration and Maintenance of Pavements, ICE Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-7277-4114-1
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 7 14 98
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 1 6
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 1 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 5 4 20
Total work load180