HMA Pavement Mix Type Selection Guide

The pavement mix types targeted are Open-Graded Friction Courses (OGFC), Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA), and fine- and coarse-graded dense mixes. The Guide combines the selection criteria for these different pavement mix types into one document.

Asphalt Binder vs Top Coat: Navigating the Choice

In the comparison of "asphalt binder vs top coat," it's clear that asphalt layers both play integral roles in the health and longevity of asphalt pavements. The hot mix asphalt binder provides the necessary structural support and flexibility, while …

Asphalt Concrete Base (ACB)

Asphalt concrete base (ACB), also called asphalt treated base (ATB), is a dense-graded HMA with a larger nominal maximum aggregate size (1 inch) intended for use as a base course or binder course (see Figure 1). In addition to site paving benefits, ACB can be advantageous because it can provide:

Performance Graded Binder Technician

The course will provide background information on the development of binder grading systems and test procedures and present step-by-step descriptions of test methods used in the performance graded binder system.

Live & Online Training

Online and in-person training is held in Lexington, KY and based in Eastern Time. Online training is available for many classes. A fast, reliable Internet connection is required. * Standard Price | 1 State Aviation Officials | 2 FAA personnel. * Each PIC module costs $85 and has separate PDH amounts. We can come to you!

Get NBTC Certified

To become a Certified Binder Technician, a candidate, must have work experience with the testing of asphalt binders for compliance with the PG specification (AASHTO M320).

Asphalt Base Course And Wearing Course What You Need …

In flexible asphalt pavement, the wearing course refers to the top asphalt layer that distributes loads directly to the pavement structure below. It protects the base and subgrade from traffic stresses and damage. The wearing course uses premium asphalt binder to …

Basic Binder Technician Training

If you are responsible for asphalt testing, materials approval, specification and quality control, this course is for you. Learn the test procedures, calculations and criteria involved with grading asphalt binders in the Performance-Graded (PG) asphalt binder …

Asphalt Binder eLearning Program

ASTM's Asphalt Binder eLearning Program enables lab techs to improve their skills through industry-leading, self-guided, online training. Each course in this program contains: Self-guided training with video demonstration or state of the art …

National Binder Technician Certification (NBTC)

The Northeast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) and the Asphalt Institute National Binder Technician Certification (NBTC) programs share the same text, lecture and examinations and are FULLY RECIPROCAL.