This course emphasizes the importance of good drainage with discussions of the effects of water on roads, problems caused by improper drainage, and ways to handle these problems. It covers types of drainage systems ranging from ditches, culverts, subdrains, inlets, and end structures. Uses, materials, installation, and maintenance of these systems are addresses as well. This course also introduces geosynthetic drainage applications.
Those wishing to complete their Roads Scholar certificate or gain a better understanding of good drainage, effects of water on roadways, problems caused by improper drainage, and ways to mitigate these issues.
- Problems Associated with Water and Roadways and Symptoms of Poor Drainage
- Sources of Water Infiltration
- Fundamental Elements of a Good Pavement Drainage System
- Importance of Roadway Drainage
- Pavement Drainage Design
- Subsurface Drainage Design, Construction, Quality Control, Maintenance and Repair
- Inspection of Highway Edge Drains
- Surface Drainage Design, Construction, Quality Control, Maintenance and Repair
- Culvert Not Just Something to Pass Over, Flowable Fill Backfill for Culverts, and Pothole Repair: Proven Practices
- Storm Water Retention/Detention and Water Quality Units Legal Liability
NOTE: Payment is required in advance, except employees of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
This session is from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am.
