IPWEAQ

Enhancing the quality of life for all Queensland communities

Unsealed roads remain a significant part of our road network. This two-day workshop will provide an understanding of the latest practices in the management of unsealed roads. The program will address practical applications such as field testing and site inspections. The workshop will encourage group participation and included sharing experiences, field laboratory, site testing and inspection of various unsealed road sites.

Attendees of this popular workshop will be gain invaluable skills and knowledge through the formal and practical learning opportunity provided by industry experts and the experience of other participants.

   Member Cost
 Non Member Cost
   $1800
 $2100
   CPD Hours
 
    Technical
 16

This program will reference the ARRB Best Practice Guide for Unsealed Roads. Participants can download the guide from the ARRB website.  www.arrb.com.au

Day 1:

Course overview - the BIG picture
  • Knowing your network
         Network, road class and pavement type
         Geometry (cross-section & alignment)
  • Drainage
  • Climate, traffic, and wear & tear
  • Condition, service & maintenance

Day 2:

  • Road making materials & Road Base Test Kit (RBTK)
  • Specification & (mix) design of road making materials
  • Option: Soil stabilisation and dust reduction
  • Option: Sealing a gravel road
  • Conclusion

There are a number of key stakeholders who influence the outcomes throughout the design & construction process. This course is primarily aimed at, but not limited to:

Federal, State and Local Government
  • Road Managers
  • Engineers
  • Supervisors
  • Field Staff

Consultants
  • Engineers
  • Supervisors

Contractors
  • Contract Managers
  • Road Engineers
  • Field Staff

Resource Groups (Forestry, Mining, Gas)
  • Managers
  • Engineers
  • Field Staff

Key learning outcomes cover both the basics and latest developments in:

  • Asset management activities, identifying network pinch points, intervention levels for unsealed roads, when to seal?
  • Appropriate material selection, adapting local materials and pavement design for unsealed roads
  • Road design for improved road safety, better drainage, & reduced maintenance costs
  • Maintenance practice, including causes and cures, unsealed shoulder on sealed roads
  • Environmental considerations including dust, water (sedimentation & erosion), protection (flora & fauna).

  • Lectures 
  • Case studies 
  • Group Discussions 
  • In-class activities and exercises

Contact

Lexy Rohde
Professional Development Manager

training@ipweaq.com

07 3632 6825