Implementation of Superpave Mix Design Methodology into Two Required Transportation Design Courses in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Curriculum

工程-土木工程(54)沥青路面的使用性能取决于各种因素，其中最重要的因素是混合料在其使用寿命期间针对各种环境和交通荷载的设计效果如何。在私营行业和政府机构中，使用性能优越的热拌沥青，即Superpave，已得到广泛使用，因此对具有Superpave设计经验的个人的需求很高。Superpave系统的组成部分之一是一种新开发的配合比设计方法，事实证明，与传统的配合比设计方法相比，该方法要优越得多。在这个项目中，现有的两门土木工程本科课程正在进行修改，以包括Superpave理论、设计和测试模块。正在开发动手实验室经验，并通过该项目对学习效果进行评估。这些模块将被插入该机构的两门必修课中，以确保所有土木工程专业的学生都能了解Superpave技术，为他们的工程生涯做好更好的准备。

Engineering - Civil (54)The performance of an asphalt pavement depends on various factors, the most important of which is how well the mix was designed against various environmental and traffic loads expected to act on it during its service life. In private industry as well as in governmental agencies, the use of superior performing hot mix asphalt, known as Superpave, has achieved widespread use resulting in a high demand for individuals with Superpave design experience. One of the integral parts of the Superpave system is a newly developed mix design methodology that has proven to be far superior when compared to traditional mix design methods. In this project, two existing undergraduate civil engineering courses are being modified to include modules on Superpave theory, design, and testing. Hands-on laboratory experiences are being developed and evaluated for learning effectiveness through this project. The modules are being inserted in two compulsory courses at the institution, ensuring that all civil engineering students learn about the Superpave technology to better prepare them for their engineering careers.