Use of Recycled Materials in Sustainable Road Construction
This course introduces the Use of Recycled Materials in Sustainable Road Construction, providing the audience with an appreciation of the need for them and their implementation pathways. It includes an overview of sustainability, the circular economy and an in-depth appreciation of current and emerging recycled materials in road construction.
About this course
The course will use example case studies and outline the challenges faced, and opportunities existing in, the uptake of recycled materials in road construction. The program will provide an expansive insight to sustainable practices in road construction to experienced practitioners and a comprehensive appreciation to executives and those new to the subject.
Course Outline
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate the need for the use of recycled materials in road construction in a circular economy
- Know the recycled materials that are commonly used and are merging in road construction
- Understand the benefits and possible challenges of using recycled materials in road construction
- Learn about implementation pathways, including feasibility studies, specification development, environmental and work, health and safety assessments.
Topics Covered
A general overview of impacts of using recycled materials in road construction with regards to:
- A circular economy
- The pillars of sustainability
- Carbon emission and waste to landfill reduction
- Beneficial reuse and upcycling
Learning about the recycled materials that are commonly used and are emerging in road construction:
- Types and characteristics of recycled materials
- Current and potential road construction applications for recycled materials
- Practices for incorporating recycled materials into road construction
- Performance of recycled materials in road construction (case studies, monitoring)
Learning about implementation pathways, including:
- Feasibility studies
- Specification development
- Environmental and work, health and safety assessments
- Life cycle assessment
- Trials and field monitoring.
Knowledge Transfer Accreditation
Learning Formats
Resources
Review course content & learning objectives in Moodle e-learning and prepare workshop questions for discussion - 1 Hour
Workshop Attendance - 3.5 Hours
Online Attendance - 2 Hours
Who is this for?
Registration Instructions
The following instructions should be followed by all MRPV personnel (including NELP and WGT) when registering for training.
If you are delivering road construction projects in Victoria, you must comply with the standards determined by the Victorian Government. These standards are covered in the following workshops.
For more information, please contact MRPV-TechnicalTraining@roadprojects.vic.gov.au
