The COTO Specifications: Concrete Pavement Layers and Maintenance and Repair of Concrete Layers (Chapters 6 and 7)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Attendance of the course will be beneficial to all practitioners involved in road pavement design, investigation, construction and testing such as road authorities, consulting engineers, compilers of procurement documentation, contractors, tendering and pricing departments, and road laboratories. Commercial suppliers of concrete and concrete materials will also gain knowledge of the new material specifications.

COURSE PROGRAMME

The course programme will include:

• Overview of the COTO Specifications.
• Revised structure of chapters.
• Identifying and highlighting significant changes and additions in:
  • Paver Laid Concrete Layers
  • Segmental Block Paving Layers

• Identifying and highlighting significant changes and additions in:
  • Replacement of existing joint sealant
  • Repair to existing joints and uncontrolled cracks
  • Removal and reinstatement of existing concrete layers
  • Reinstatement of slab support by grout injection
  • Reinstatement of riding quality
  • Reinstatement of surface texture