1. Welcome Message

Welcome to Pavement Materials and Design (Course Code: 110401467)!

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of pavement materials and design. You will explore the properties of bituminous materials, aggregates, and soils used in highway construction, as well as techniques for mix design, pavement analysis, and structural design. By the end of the course, you will acquire both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills essential for pavement engineering.

2. Course Information

• Course Title: Pavement Materials and Design
• Course Code: 110401467
• Prerequisite(s): Highway Materials & Pavement Design

3. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Differentiate between flexible and rigid pavements.
• Evaluate and analyze the properties of materials used in highway construction.
• Design flexible pavement layers using the AASHTO 1993 method.
• Design Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) using the Marshall method.
• Develop an understanding of advanced mix design techniques and pavement rehabilitation strategies.

4. Course Resources

• Textbooks & References:
  • Pavement Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition by Yang Huang (Pearson, 2012).
  • Traffic and Highway Engineering, 5th Edition by Nicholas Garber and Lester Hoel (Cengage Learning, 2015).
  • MS-2 Asphalt Mix Design Methods, Asphalt Institute, 2014.
  • Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Jordanian National Building Council, 2008.

 5. Basic Contact Details

• • Name: Dr. Hamza Mohammad Alkuime
  • Email:Alkuime@hu.edu.jo
  • Department: Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
  • Institution: The Hashemite University
  • Address: Zarqa 13115, P.O. Box 150459, Jordan
  • Phone: +962 5 3903333 Ext. 4699
  • Website:Visit Profile

6. Personal Introduction

I am Dr. Hamza Mohammad Alkuime, an Assistant Professor specializing in pavement engineering and transportation systems. My expertise focuses on sustainable pavement materials, innovative asphalt mix design, and practical applications of transportation systems.

This course aims to equip you with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to analyze and design pavements effectively. I am dedicated to supporting your learning journey, guiding you through theoretical concepts and hands-on applications to help you succeed in your field.

Feel free to contact me during office hours or via email if you have questions, need clarification, or want to discuss course-related topics.