Preview of Seminar: Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 Asphalt Specifications (Feb. 10, West Sacramento)  
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm PST
 West Sacramento, CA
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Exclusive FREE preview class for CalAPA members only
'Critical Changes to Caltrans Section 39 Asphalt Specifications'
 
Significant changes to Caltrans asphalt specifications have been made in the last year. There are new requirements for contractors and public owners. What you don't know could cost you!
 
Highlights:
 
  • Learn vital new information on changes to state asphalt specifications. There are complex new requirements for both contractors, suppliers and owners!
  • Intense, information-packed half-day seminar makes the most efficient use of your time.
  • Curriculum reviewed by Caltrans & industry experts

 

Who should attend?  Contractors, suppliers, estimators, engineers, QC managers, plant managers, city & county public works representatives and anyone with an interest in the latest information on asphalt technology and specifications as they relate to public works projects.

How can I register?  This class is on a first-come, first served basis and is limited to CalAPA members only. There is a limit of two people per company. Pre-registration is required and must be completed on-line.
 
Online Registration: Register online using the "Register Now!" tool in the right sidebar of this webiste. Once you complete the registration process, you will receive a confirmation number and a confirmation notice via e-mail. Call CalAPA at (916) 791-5044 if you have any questions.
 
How much does it cost to attend?  This is an exclusive preview class and is FREE for CalAPA members only. We are finalizing the course content and will encourage feedback from class participants. Other classes will be scheduled for multiple dates and multiple locations. Registration fees for those classes will be $49 for CalAPA Members, $49 for public agency representatives, and $69 for all others. There will be refreshments, but lunch is on your own. Not sure if your company is a member? Click here for a list of CalAPA members.

Where is the seminar being held?  The seminar will be held at the CalAPA Offices, located at 3251 Beacon Blvd., First Floor Classroom, West Sacramento, CA (the Wallace-Kuhl building). There's plenty of free parking.

What time is the seminar?  The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. sharp, and ends at 3 p.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and refreshments will be available. Lunch is on your own.
 

What will be covered?  The seminar will cover the following topics:

  • Background of Section 39 changes; Intent of Changes
    Industry involvement
  • Organization of the new Section 39: General, Standard, Method, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Measurement & Payment
  • Materials: Mix & Binder types; Material Requirements (Aggregates & HMA Mix Design Requirements)
  • Job Mix Formula: Submittal; Review; Verification; and Startup verification
  • Contractor Quality Control
  • Agency Quality Assurance
  • Installation: Subgrade; Tack Cote; Interlayer; Spreading and Compacting Equipment; Transporting, Spreading & Compacting; Smoothness; Compaction (Standard & Method)
  • Cores or nuclear testing for compaction
  • Additional workmanship provisions
  • Contract administration checklist
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Reference materials, samples and checklists
Who is the instructor?  The lead instructor is Paul Curren, P.E., (pictured), Senior Principal Engineer for Pavement Engineering, Inc., and a noted expert on state and local asphalt pavement specifications, testing, mix designs and QC/QA. He'll provide real-world, objective information that includes ample attention to the perspective of both the owner and the contractor. The curriculum for this class was reviwed and approved by the CalAPA Education Committee: Tim Denlay with Knife River, Jack Van Kirk with George Reed, Inc. and Tracy Zubek with DeSilva Gates Materials.


     

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PLEASE NOTE:  Because CalAPA must be protected from losses on events, participants are responsible for the cost of their advance reservation, whether they attend or not, unless notice of cancellation is received by CalAPA no later than 72 business hours prior to the event.  Agenda subject to change.
 
CAN'T MAKE THIS CLASS? NO PROBLEM! Watch the CalAPA website or the CalAPA Asphalt Insider newsletter for future classes in the San Francisco Bay Area, North State and Central Valley. Want to host a class at your facility? Contact CalAPA for details.
 
 
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Date, Time and Location
Starting
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM PST
Ending
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM PST
Location & Address
CalAPA Offices, 1st Floor (Wallace-Kuhl Bldg.)
3251 Beacon Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA
United States-95691

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California Asphalt Pavement Association
Representing the asphalt pavement industry in California.

The California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) represents companies involved with the California hot mixed asphalt (HMA) pavement system. Members include HMA producers, asphalt refiners, paving contractors, testing labs, consulting engineers and product suppliers. CalAPA members operate facilities in every part of the state, from Crescent City to El Centro. CalAPA works closely with Caltrans, local agencies, university researchers and regional and national industry associations. CalAPA members and activities reflect a broad, comprehensive base of knowledgeable resources available to assist its members, the industry and all others interested in asphalt pavements. CalAPA is dedicated to serving the HMA industry and improving California's asphalt pavement infrastructure.

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