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Basics of a Good Road

When: Oct 29, 2019

9am-1pm

Cost: $55

Instructor

Nick Jones

Location(s)

Brigham City

USU Distance Campus
989 S Main St.
Brigham City, UT 84302
Rm C113

14 spot(s) still available.

Duchesne

Events Center
60 W 400 S
Duchesne, UT 84021

25 spot(s) still available.

Price

USU Eastern Distance Campus
451 East 400 North
Price, Utah 84501
Rm 128 ALIAS 3026

25 spot(s) still available.

Taylorsville

USU Distance Campus
920 W Levoy Dr
Taylorsville, Utah 84123
Rm 142

32 spot(s) still available.

Tooele

USU Distance Campus
1021 W. Vine Street
Tooele, UT 84074
Rm 159

20 spot(s) still available.

Course Description

All roads need the application of basic principles of road design, construction, and maintenance to preserve and increase the life of the road. This workshop will give the attendees an understanding of what goes into the construction and maintenance of a good road. There are certain common essentials to any good road, whether asphalt or gravel-surfaced.  Knowing these general concepts will help also help improve maintenance plans to get the most out of a road budget.

Topics covered include: traffic loads; drainage issues; protecting your investment; winter maintenance; and building on a firm foundation.

Who Should Attend

Professional CEUs

This course counts as 4 Utah DOPL-approved CEUs for licensed Contractors. (Additional fee applies.)

Registration Notes

Notification of cancellation must be received prior to registration deadline. Substitutions may be made at any time. Please notify us of any changes.

Road Scholar

This course fulfills a Level 1 requirement for the Road Scholar program.